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

Nearly 300 Burmese pythons were removed from the Florida Everglades during the annual Florida Python Challenge. “Removing Burmese pythons from this ecosystem is critical to the survival of the native ...

The 10-day event drew 907 participants from 30 states and overseas, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The longest snake pulled during the challenge measured nearly 17 ...