Cottonmouth Found in Helmet Forces Arkansas Football Practice Pause

TL;DR
A Maumelle High School football player wore a helmet for about an hour before discovering a two-foot-long venomous cottonmouth snake inside; animal services removed the reptile and relocated it to a nearby river, and officials urged players to check gear before use to prevent future scares.
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