280 snakes killed at 2026 Florida Python Challenge

The full list of this year’s top python hunters is finally here. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) ...

Did You Know Released Pet Pythons Can Start an Entire New Population in Florida?

Burmese pythons aren’t native to Florida. These massive constrictor snakes hail from Southeast Asia, but decades of the exotic pet trade brought them stateside. A key moment in their spread came in ...

Python challenge grand prize winner snags 96 snakes along with $10,000

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

Florida Python Challenge is back. Why the state wants more snake hunters

The annual Florida Python Challenge is set to begin. Starting at 12:01 a.m. ET July 10 and concluding at 5 p.m. July 19, participants have the chance to win over $25,000 in prizes by removing invasive ...

Florida Python Challenge winner slayed 96 snakes

The 2026 Florida Python Challenge ended on July 19, and organizers have officially finished tallying the number of bagged ...