More than 900 contestants vying for the $10,000 grand prize scoured South Florida for 10 days during the 2026 Florida Python Challenge.

Next to winning the $10,000 grand prize for the annual Florida Python Challenge, capturing and eliminating the longest python during the competition.

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

Burmese python vs Indian rock python: Which python is more dangerous to humans Neither species actively hunts humans. Most incidents involving people occur when a snake feels threatened, is handled ...

Tom Rahill, along with winning the 2026 Florida Python Challenge, also won the South Florida Water Management's elimination ...