Florida's annual effort to tackle one of the world's most notorious invasive species is returning this July, but wildlife officials are making one thing clear: the event is not expected to eradicate ...

FWC announces winners of the 2025 Florida Python Challenge TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA )— In just about a week, registered participants will have the opportunity to win big when the ...

The Florida Python Challenge begins July 10 and gives participants the opportunity to remove invasive Burmese pythons from ...

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

At Wildman's Pizza, visitors stop in for a slice of pie and python hunting history and souvenirs. Many hope to meet Wildman, ...

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 ...

The South Florida Water Management District's Python Elimination Program has been a big success since it started in 2025.

To tackle the growing problem, Florida state agencies are sponsoring this year's Florida python hunting challenge.

Florida holds an annual 10-day Python Challenge to control the invasive Burmese python population. Participants compete for prizes, including a $10,000 grand prize for removing the most pythons. The ...

The huge "swamp monsters" are terrifying. But watch out for those smaller pythons, too. Those snakes can be even scarier, said filmmaker Xander Robin. Especially when they're being hunted during the ...

Robert Edman, with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, demonstrates how to catch a python during an event promoting the Florida Python Challenge on Dec. 5, 2019. Al Diaz ...

State officials on Tuesday announced plans for this year’s Florida Python Challenge, an event aimed at raising awareness about invasive Burmese pythons in the Everglades. Last year’s competition drew ...