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Video from previous story: FWC announces winners of the 2025 Florida Python Challenge TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA )— In just about a week, registered participants will have the opportunity to win big when the ...

Can you use your firearm while competing in the Florida Python Challenge? Here's what to know before it begins.

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 ...

Now in its second full years, the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) Python Elimination Program continues to involve. For the first time since the program started in 2025, the SFWMD is ...

A Florida man was fined $180 for capturing an invasive 8-foot Burmese python in Everglades National Park. While python removal is encouraged in much of Florida, a permit is required to handle wildlife ...

A Florida man was fined $180 for catching an invasive Burmese python in Everglades National Park. While python removal is encouraged in Florida, a permit is required to handle wildlife within the ...

The Conservancy’s python tracking team made the first capture of the breeding season with scout snake #118 “Snaquan” in November 2025, removing a 17-foot, 148 lb female python. Conservancy of ...