The dates for the 2026 Florida Python Challenge are set. Here's how last year's winner captured a whopping 60 pythons for the $10,000 grand prize.

The winter freeze didn't dim the Burmese python population in Florida but the drought may mean new challenges to hunters in ...

The annual Python Challenge, aimed at reducing the invasive Burmese python population in the Florida Everglades, kicked off Aug. 9 and wraps up Aug. 18. It may seem like a well-intentioned effort to ...

Good luck finding pythons, the invasive species that has been slithering around the Everglades for years and destroying the ecosystem. But just because pythons are difficult to find doesn't stop ...

Florida’s war against the Burmese python (Python bivittatus) is still going strong, but you can do your part to battle one of ...

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Florida Python Challenge is a 10-day competition created by the FWC. The Florida Python Challenge grand prize is $10,000. None of the eight competition locations are on the Treasure Coast. Python ...

The 2025 Florida Python Challenge will take place from July 11th to 20th. The challenge aims to reduce the invasive Burmese python population in South Florida ecosystems. Prizes are awarded for ...