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

Take a look at some of the biggest Burmese pythons caught during Florida's annual invasive snake hunt.

Native ecosystems can lose stability when invasive animals take over.

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

Thomas Rahill claimed the top prize in Florida's 2026 Python Challenge after removing 96 Burmese pythons from the Everglades.

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

The 2026 Florida Python Challenge announced its winners this week. Sadly, I once again missed being able to participate in ...

Invasive Burmese pythons have established a large population in South Florida, primarily in and around the Everglades. The pythons were introduced to Florida in the 1970s and 1980s through the exotic ...

Moving the annual competition from January to July significantly increased the number of pythons captured. The timing of the challenge also coincides with the python hatching season, leading to more ...

Wildlife officials believe the new python population started because of snakes that were released or escaped from captivity ...

Professional python hunter Carl Jackson recently caught a 202-pound python, the second heaviest ever recorded in Florida. Python bites are a common risk for hunters, and their teeth feel like needles ...