Venomous cottonmouth found in Arkansas high school football helmet

Venomous cottonmouth found in Arkansas high school football helmet

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Police and Arkansas Animal Services officials said they removed a two-foot cottonmouth snake that had been hidden in a Maumelle High School football player's helmet and warned athletes to inspect their equipment. Earlier reports indicated the player discovered the snake after nearly an hour of practice and continued training for about an hour before the reptile was taken out.

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Kirk Horton Arkansas Animal Services Chris Davis

Locations

Maumelle High School, Maumelle, Arkansas, United States Arkansas, United States

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August 12, 2026
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Arkansas high school football player discovers venomous cottonmouth in helmet during practice
Arkansas high school football player discovers venomous cottonmouth in helmet during practice

The Guardian • 12 Aug 13:20

A Maumelle High School player found a two-foot cottonmouth snake hidden in his helmet, prompting police and animal-control officials to remove the reptile and warn athletes to inspect equipment.

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High school football player discovers venomous cottonmouth inside helmet during practice
High school football player discovers venomous cottonmouth inside helmet during practice

cbsnews.com • 12 Aug 01:31

A Maumelle High School player in Arkansas found a two-foot cottonmouth snake inside his helmet, prompting police and animal services to remove the reptile and urging equipment checks.

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High school player practices with venomous snake hidden in helmet in Arkansas
High school player practices with venomous snake hidden in helmet in Arkansas

Yahoo Sports • 12 Aug 00:10

A Maumelle, Arkansas high school football player spent nearly an hour practicing after a cottonmouth snake was found inside his helmet, according to local authorities.

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August 11, 2026
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Cottonmouth snake discovered inside Arkansas high school football helmet
Cottonmouth snake discovered inside Arkansas high school football helmet

ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos • 11 Aug 23:30

A high school player in Maumelle, Arkansas, found a live cottonmouth snake lodged in his helmet, prompting animal services to remove and release the reptile.

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Arkansas high school football player discovers cottonmouth snake in helmet during practice
Arkansas high school football player discovers cottonmouth snake in helmet during practice

apnews.com • 11 Aug 21:09

A Maumelle High School player found a 2-foot cottonmouth inside his helmet during warm-ups; police and animal services removed the snake and officials warned coaches to inspect equipment.

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Cottonmouth snake found inside high school football helmet during practice
Cottonmouth snake found inside high school football helmet during practice

NBC News • 11 Aug 18:34

A Maumelle High School football player discovered a two-foot cottonmouth snake hidden in his helmet after nearly an hour of practice, prompting animal officials to remove the reptile and issue safety advice.

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Venomous snake discovered inside Arkansas high school football helmet
Venomous snake discovered inside Arkansas high school football helmet

USA Today • 11 Aug 14:15

A cottonmouth snake was found lodged in a Maumelle High School football player's helmet during practice, prompting animal control intervention and a safety reminder for athletes.

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Venomous cottonmouth snake discovered inside high school football helmet in Arkansas
Venomous cottonmouth snake discovered inside high school football helmet in Arkansas

Fox News • 11 Aug 12:47

A two-foot cottonmouth was found hidden in a Maumelle High School football helmet during practice and was later removed by Arkansas Animal Services.

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