Catching a python can be very challenging during the Florida Python Challenge. But when one is caught, there are rules for how to kill the invasive.

Burmese pythons are an invasive species in the Everglades, and the challenge is part of initiative to remove them ...

The annual python hunting competition runs from 12:01 a.m. Friday, July 10, to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 19. What to know ahead of prizes.

“The number of invasive pythons removed from the Everglades during the 2026 Florida Python Challenge is a major victory for Florida’s native wildlife and a testament to what can be accomplished ...

It's not common for someone to find a python in their backyard or garage in Florida, but if they do there are steps to follow ...

More than 900 contestants vying for the $10,000 grand prize scoured South Florida for 10 days during the 2026 Florida Python ...

Florida’s southern wetlands have been overtaken by a predator that does not belong there. Burmese pythons, native to Southeast Asia, have established a breeding population across the Everglades so ...

Burmese pythons are endangering Florida ecosystems. And when an invasive predator gains ground, the damage can spread ...

Three python hunters received $1,000 for catching the longest snake in their division during the 2026 Florida Python ...

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