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High school football player in Arkansas practices with viper in helmet
A high school football player in Arkansas had every right to be rattled after finding a venomous snake inside his helmet during practice.
TL;DR
- A venomous cottonmouth snake was found inside a high school football player's helmet in Arkansas.
- The snake was discovered after the player felt unusual movement inside his helmet during practice.
- Police and animal services were required to remove the snake safely.
- The player was lucky not to be bitten by the deadly snake.
- The incident led to a reminder for players to check their equipment for potential hazards.