Burmese pythons, a non-native snake, has proliferated across more than a thousand square miles of South Florida.

The countdown is official underway for the 2026 Florida Python Challenge. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the South Florida Water Management District announced in May the ...

The 2026 Florida Python Challenge is a 10-day competition to remove invasive Burmese pythons. A top prize of $10,000 is offered for the hunter who removes the most pythons. Burmese pythons have ...

Burmese pythons are an invasive species wreaking havoc on the South Florida ecosystem. Social media videos showcasing pythons are common, including those of hunters and the "Python Huntress." Pythons ...