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High school football player in Arkansas practices with 2ft viper in helmet
The Guardian • • nation
Key Points:
- A Maumelle High School football player in Arkansas discovered a two-foot venomous cottonmouth snake inside his helmet during practice after feeling unusual movement.
- Police had to pour water into the helmet to coax the snake out, and animal services later relocated the cottonmouth to a wooded area away from the school.
- The player wore the helmet for nearly an hour without being bitten, highlighting the potential danger of the encounter.
- The incident prompted the head coach to remind players to thoroughly inspect their equipment for insects or other hazards before use.
- Officials believe the snake sought the helmet as a dark, secure spot to digest a recent meal.
