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High school football player in Arkansas practices with a venomous snake in his helmet
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· August 11, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the incident are available from KSAT 12's source, including the outcome and response from local animal services.
A high school football player in Arkansas made a surprising discovery during practice. The player, from Maumelle High, felt movement inside his helmet and brought it to an assistant coach for inspection. A venomous snake was found inside the helmet, specifically a 2-foot cottonmouth.
The snake was reluctant to exit, requiring police to pour water into the helmet to remove it. Further details about the incident are available from KSAT 12's source, including the outcome and response from local animal services. The snake was eventually taken to a wooded area away from the school by animal services technicians.
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Category: schools Published: August 11, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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