The annual Florida Python Challenge returns giving participants the opportunity to remove invasive Burmese pythons from the ...

Florida's annual effort to tackle one of the world's most notorious invasive species is returning this July, but wildlife ...

The annual python challenge in Florida starts July 10, offering $10,000 to the participant who removes the most pythons.

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

In two weeks, the 2026 Florida Python Challenge™ kicks off! Registered participants have the opportunity to win a share of $25,000 in prizes while removing invasive Burmese pythons from the Everglades ...

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

In roughly two weeks, the 2026 Florida Python Challenge kicks off! Registered participants have the opportunity to win a ...

I’m excited to announce that the annual Florida Python Challenge™ is back for 2026! Kicking off on Friday, July 10 at 12:01 a.m., and running until Sunday, July 19 at 5 p.m., registered participants ...

The annual Florida Python Challenge is a 10-day event to remove invasive Burmese pythons from the Everglades. Participants can win a share of $25,000 in prizes, including a $10,000 grand prize for ...

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 ...

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the South Florida Water Management District, this month, will host the Florida Python Challenge, which encourages the safe and humane removal of ...