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Florida's 2026 python hunt begins today. Who won, what happened last year

More than 200 of the invasive pythons were removed from South Florida during last year's hunt, according to the FWC.

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Florida's python-hunting 'Super Bowl' begins Friday, with $25,000 up for grabs

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Snake hunters gather in Florida to kill invasive pythons for $25,000 in prizes

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Python hunters hit a Florida Everglades island and find 4 big snakes, 3 nests, and an egg-filled female

A routine stop in the Florida Everglades quickly became a stark reminder of just how deeply invasive Burmese pythons have taken hold in the wetland.

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Florida hunter's 16-foot python catch tops in this elimination program

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Florida Python Challenge kicks off in Everglades

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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.

Python Challenge: Florida's 'exciting' opportunity to help remove an invasive species

Florida's Python Challenge is an annual event encouraging people to hunt Burmese Pythons, a reptile species invasive to Florida's ecosystem.

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.

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Florida's python hunt coming soon. What to know about the reigning champ

It's almost python hunting season in Florida! Every year, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and the South Florida Water Management District host a python challenge and award $10,000 to the registered participant who removes the ...