Arkansas high school football player finds cottonmouth in helmet during practice
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 11:16 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
A Maumelle High School football player discovered a two-foot-long cottonmouth snake inside his helmet during practice on August 16, 2026. The student wore the helmet for nearly an hour before prompting a coach to investigate after feeling movement. Police officers helped remove the snake by pouring water into the helmet. After the cottonmouth was identified and removed, the player changed helmets and completed the practice. Coaches have since urged players to check their gear more carefully to avoid similar incidents in the future.
- •The student practiced for almost an hour with the snake inside the helmet.
- •Police officers assisted in removing the cottonmouth from the helmet.
- •The football team's head coach emphasized the need for thorough equipment checks.
- •Animal services described the snake as "big and fat" and likely seeking shelter.
- 11:16 PMYahoo Sports — Arkansas football player practices for an hour before coach finds cottonmouth in helmet
"Police officers poured water into the helmet to force the animal out into the open.
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