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Arkansas high school football player practices with a venomous snake in his helmet
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Key Points:
- A Maumelle High School football player in Arkansas discovered a 2-foot venomous cottonmouth snake inside his helmet during practice after feeling movement inside it.
- Police had to pour water into the helmet to coax the snake out, and animal services later relocated the deadly pit viper away from the school.
- The player wore the helmet for nearly an hour without being bitten, a fortunate outcome given the cottonmouth's venomous nature.
- The incident prompted the head coach to remind players to thoroughly inspect their equipment for potential hazards before use.
