280 invasive Burmese pythons were removed from the Everglades during the Florida Python Challenge, with one hunter catching 96 snakes to claim the top prize.

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

The 2026 annual Florida Python Challenge — a 10-day Everglades conservation event — removed nearly 300 snakes, the biggest measuring close to 17 feet.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It's a busy time of year for eliminating invasive Burmese pythons in Florida and earning money for doing it. On Friday (July 10) ...

More than 900 contestants vying for the $10,000 grand prize scoured South Florida for 10 days during the 2026 Florida Python Challenge.

The 2026 Florida Python Challenge ended on July 19, and organizers have officially finished tallying the number of bagged snakes. Over 10 days, 907 participants hunted down a collective total of 280 ...

Burmese pythons are endangering Florida ecosystems. And when an invasive predator gains ground, the damage can spread throughout the food web, making restoration efforts more difficult and more costly ...

Rahm Levinson caught the longest snake measuring 16-feet, 5-inches, while Tom Rahill tallied the most pythons caught ...

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

Three python hunters received $1,000 for catching the longest snake in their division during the 2026 Florida Python Challenge.

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

It's a busy time of year for eliminating invasive Burmese pythons in Florida and earning money for doing it. On Friday (July 19) the Florida Python Challenge started. For the next 10 days, hunters ...