Invasive Burmese pythons have slithered to a new location in South Florida, establishing a colony outside the previously established core range, according to wildlife officials. Historically, Burmese python populations in South Florida were centered in Everglades National Park in Miami-Dade County,

On July 10, hundreds of professional and amateur snake hunters entered the annual Florida Python Challenge, a 10-day race to remove as many of the invasive animals as possible from the Everglades. The person who bags the most snakes will earn a $10,

Catching a python can be very challenging during the Florida Python Challenge. But when one is caught, there are rules for how to kill the invasive.

The June winners of the South Florida Water Management District python elimination program raked in snakes and money.

More than 200 of the invasive pythons were removed from South Florida during last year's hunt, according to the FWC.

A Burmese python population has emerged in Southwest Florida, raising fresh concerns about the invasive predator's spread.

Last year’s winner was Taylor Stanberry, who removed 60 Burmese pythons in the record-breaking 2025 event

The state's annual Florida Python Challenge began Friday with hunters seeking to nab snakes and big prize money. The 10-day challenge, held from July 10-19, 2026,