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

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

The Burmese python has become a symbol of two completely different conservation battles. In Florida, wildlife managers search ...

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 ...

It's almost python hunting season in Florida! Every year, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and the South Florida Water Management District host a python challenge and award ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Southwest Florida-shot documentary "The Python Hunt" saw a limited run in U.S. theaters earlier this year. Now the movie's hit ...

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

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, center, holds a Burmese python at a media event, Thursday, June 16, 2022, where he announced that registration for the 2022 Florida Python Challenge has opened for the ...

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 2026 Florida Python Challenge is a 10-day event for professionals and amateurs to hunt invasive Burmese pythons. The event aims to reduce the python population, raise awareness, and protect the ...

Florida wildlife officials and researchers are turning to an unusual high-tech weapon in the fight against invasive Burmese ...