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Hundreds of hunters swarmed the Everglades to catch invasive pythons for cash

Hundreds of hunters have signed up for the Florida Python Challenge 2026, lured by a $10,000 grand prize and the chance to ...
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Florida maps show Burmese pythons pushing beyond the Everglades as Python Challenge begins

One female python may produce over 100 eggs in a clutch.

Florida Python Challenge returns as hunters target invasive Burmese pythons in Everglades

The hunt is on in the Everglades as the 2026 Florida Python Challenge officially gets underway. For the next 10 days, ...

A Florida alligator has been filmed eating an invasive Burmese python in the Everglades, a rare glimpse of a native predator turning the tables

A remarkable video captured an alligator devouring a Burmese python in the Everglades of Florida, highlighting the ability of ...

Florida Python Challenge is back. Why the state wants more snake hunters

The annual Florida Python Challenge is set to begin. Starting at 12:01 a.m. ET July 10 and concluding at 5 p.m. July 19, ...

The Florida Python Challenge is underway. See hunters scour Everglades

The annual python hunting competition runs from 12:01 a.m. Friday, July 10, to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 19. What to know ahead of ...

Can you eat python? Plus where to find wild Florida flavors in Collier

We're here to answer all your foodie python questions, including where to find restaurants that serve python and similar meats in Collier County.

Why Florida hunters should never cut off the head of a python

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

Catch a giant snake, get a free pizza: Florida restaurant is handing out free python pizza during the state's $10,000 snake hunt

A Florida restaurant is offering free python pizza for participants capturing invasive Burmese pythons. This promotion ...

Florida Python Challenge: 10 questions for expert ahead of competition

The News-Press and Naples Daily News asked Kodiak Hengstebeck of the FWC 10 questions about this year's Python Challenge.

Why Florida hunts pythons during the hottest days of summer

Hundreds of hunters will scour the Everglades for cash prizes as a key window opens to stop one of Florida's most destructive invaders.
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’26 Florida Python Challenge dates announced, registration now open

I’m excited to announce that the annual Florida Python Challenge is back for 2026. Kicking off on Friday, July 10, at 12:01 a.m., and running until Sunday, July 19, at 5 p.m., registered participants ...