Cottonmouth interrupts Arkansas high school football practice inside a helmet
TL;DR
A Maumelle High School football player found a venomous cottonmouth snake inside his helmet during practice. Police had to pour water into the helmet to coax the snake out, after which animal services relocated it to a wooded area. The student finished practice with a different helmet, and the coach reminded players to carefully inspect equipment for hazards.
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