High school football player finds venomous snake in helmet
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Key Points:
- A Maumelle High School football player in Arkansas discovered a venomous cottonmouth snake curled inside his helmet after wearing it for about an hour.
- The student felt movement on his head, removed the helmet, and alerted the defensive coordinator, prompting school officials and animal services to respond.
- Animal control officers confirmed the snake was lodged in the helmet padding and used a water-submersion technique to safely coax it out.
- The cottonmouth snake was unharmed and released back into the wild, with officials advising caution when leaving items outside due to snakes seeking shelter.
- The student was evaluated and found to be in good condition, and the school district has been contacted for further information.
