High school football player in Arkansas practices with viper in helmet
Summary
A high school football player in Arkansas found a venomous cottonmouth snake inside his helmet during practice. The snake was safely removed by police and animal services, and the player was not harmed.Key Facts
- The player felt movement inside his helmet after warmups and reported it to an assistant coach.
- A two-foot cottonmouth snake, a venomous pit viper, was found inside the helmet.
- Police poured water into the helmet to force the snake out into a bag.
- Animal services identified the snake and released it far from the school.
- Cottonmouths are the second-most venomous snakes in Arkansas.
- The player wore the helmet for nearly an hour but was not bitten.
- The player switched helmets and continued practice.
- The coach reminded players to check their equipment carefully before use.
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