Former “Python Challenge” winner Taylor Stanberry says the timing of this year’s challenge should lead to lots of invasive ...

Python hunting occurs year-round in Florida to combat the invasive species disrupting the Everglades ecosystem. The South ...

The invasive pythons number in the thousands and have unleashed havoc across more than 1,000 square miles of the Everglades ...

We caught up with two professional python hunters and asked them what are the "essentials" that help them be successful in ...

Participants will compete July 10-19 to help remove Burmese pythons from the Everglades and raise awareness about invasive ...

Python hunters should wear long pants, closed-toed shoes, and bring tools like a flashlight and snake hook. Novice hunters must humanely kill pythons immediately at the capture site; firearms are ...

Peak python hunting season is upon us in Florida and nothing underscores that more than the annual Florida Python Challenge. This year's Florida Python Challenge is scheduled to start on July 10 and ...

The South Florida Water Management District's Python Elimination Program rewards hunters for removing the invasive snakes. In May 2026, contracted hunters eliminated 315 python eggs from the ...

The 2026 Florida Python Challenge starts July 10. It is another opportunity for hunters to put a dent in the invasive Burmese python population and win some money while doing it. Whether you are a ...

Florida holds an annual 10-day Python Challenge to control the invasive Burmese python population. Participants compete for prizes, including a $10,000 grand prize for removing the most pythons. The ...

The event also draws attention to the risks of releasing nonnative pets into the wild.