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.

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

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The 2026 Florida Python Challenge starts July 10. It is another opportunity for hunters to put a dent in the invasive Burmese ...

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 ...

“The number of invasive pythons removed from the Everglades during the 2026 Florida Python Challenge is a major victory for Florida’s native wildlife and a testament to what can be accomplished ...

Florida’s southern wetlands have been overtaken by a predator that does not belong there. Burmese pythons, native to Southeast Asia, have established a breeding population across the Everglades so ...

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

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, center, holds a Burmese python at a media event, Thursday, June 16, 2022, where he announced that registration for the 2022 Florida Python Challenge has opened for the ...

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

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 ...

The 2026 Florida Python Challenge starts July 10. It is another opportunity for hunters to put a dent in the invasive Burmese python population and win some money while doing it. Whether you are a ...