Venomous snake found in US teen’s helmet after practice

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A high school football player in Arkansas, US, practised for an hour before discovering a venomous viper inside his helmet. The teenager wore the headgear throughout a team session, unaware of the snake coiled within. NDTV reports the reptile was a venomous species, though the player was not bitten during the incident. The helmet was stored outside before practice, which may have allowed the snake to enter.

Local authorities were called to remove the viper safely. No injuries were reported. The player described the shock of finding the snake after removing his helmet following practice. The incident has raised brief attention in the US, but remains an unusual, isolated event with no broader implications beyond basic safety reminders.