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

Months of planning, a remote swamp route and a remarkable discovery helped this determined hunter turn a grueling challenge into victory.

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.

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

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The annual python hunting competition runs from 12:01 a.m. Friday, July 10, to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 19. What to know ahead of prizes.

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

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 ...

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Soon a mosquito may be assigned the job of hunting one of the Everglades’ most elusive predators. For the uninitiated, ...

Burmese python hunters slogging through Florida’s muggy southern reaches may find their most valuable tool in the future is more than a keen eye and courage. It could be their cellphone. University of ...