Cottonmouth Found in Football Helmet | Toronto News

A high school football player in Arkansas stumbled upon a two-foot-long venomous cottonmouth snake coiled inside his helmet during practice—sending shockwaves through the team and coach, who joked he’d rather win the lottery. Police had to flood the helmet to coax the snake out, which animal services later released near a river. The player shrugged it off, grabbed another helmet, and kept playing. Officials suspect the snake was seeking a quiet spot to digest, mistaking the helmet for a perfect hideout. The incident sparked safety reminders: always inspect gear before use. A wild, hair-raising moment that underscores how unpredictable—and potentially dangerous—your surroundings can be—even on game day. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3a243dcbe9759860