Maps Show Spread of Burmese Pythons as Hunting Challenge Begins

Burmese pythons spread beyond the Everglades as Florida's Python Challenge begins, offering $25,000 in prizes.

Florida is sending people in the Everglades to hunt for giant snakes

Florida is sending people in the Everglades to hunt for giant snakes — and it could net one person $10,000 - The invasive species is one of the largest snakes in the world

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.
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State announces start of 2026 Florida Python Challenge. $25K at stake

It's that time again as a special southern Florida tradition is upon us. There are many types of hunts and hunting seasons in the United States, but Florida may have the most interesting hunt in the nation. Each summer the states sends out masses of ...

After the catch: What some hunters do with carcass of pythons they catch

Preserving what's left of a python after its caught and killed requires a great deal of time, skill and patience.