Snake in the Helmet | Durham News

A high school football player in Maumelle, Arkansas, discovered a two-foot cottonmouth snake chilling inside his helmet during practice—turning what should’ve been a routine day into an adrenaline-fueled nightmare. Police had to flood the helmet with water to coax the venomous pit viper out, which animal services confirmed was one of Arkansas’s deadliest snakes. The kid had worn the helmet for nearly an hour before noticing anything—and he was lucky not to get bitten. After grabbing a new helmet and finishing practice, the team’s coach made it clear: always check your gear. It’s a wild, unforgettable moment that proves sometimes the scariest threats aren’t on the field… they’re hiding right under your nose—or in your helmet. 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/01e3548e46d0dfec