A Maumelle High School football player in Arkansas got a terrifying surprise when he discovered a 2-foot cottonmouth hiding inside his helmet. The venomous snake, known for its dangerous bite, had reportedly been inside the headgear for nearly an hour before animal control officers safely removed it.

A Maumelle High School player shared his helmet with a dangerous reptile for over an hour during practice.

A high school football player in Arkansas found a venomous snake in his helmet, according to Maumelle animal services.