A high school football player discovered a large venomous snake was hiding inside his helmet during practice. The student at Maumelle High School in Arkansas had completed his warmup when he noticed something moving inside his helmet. Article continues after adThe snake was removed by Maumelle Animal Services and released in a wooded area away from the school. Director Chris Davis told KARK the player was fortunate to escape unharmed, given that he was wearing the helmet for nearly an hour. Players are now being encouraged to inspect their equipment before using it, whether they’re looking for bugs, ants, or, apparently, venomous snakes.