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

Photographer and writer Bob Bramblet is the past president of the Florida Outdoors Writers Association, and he wrote a book called 'Where the Python Sleeps'.

"There are plenty more big ones crawling around out there, too." ...

This year's Florida Python Challenge was July 10-19 at eight designated locations in south Florida. More than 900 hunters participated.

Over 900 participants helped remove 280 invasive Burmese pythons from South Florida during the 2026 Florida Python Challenge, according to FWC.

Hunters entering Florida's yearly Python Challenge are once again helping the state thin out invasive snakes in the Everglades. This time, participants also have a shot at an offbeat perk from a local ...

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The state's annual Florida Python Challenge began Friday with hunters seeking to nab snakes and big prize money. The 10-day challenge, held from July 10-19, 2026, aims to raise awareness about ...

Native ecosystems can lose stability when invasive animals take over.

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 ...

The Florida Python Challenge started on July 10. The winners of the annual hunt for invasive snakes will be made by the FWC.

After taking second place in the professional category of the Florida Python Challenge this year, Taylor Stanberry is ready for her next adventures.