The reptiles, native to Southeast Asia, are considered an invasive species, and state law requires them to be euthanized ...

A record-breaking result from Florida's annual python hunt is drawing attention — but for a sobering reason. Even after 294 ...

Burmese pythons have devastated native wildlife, preying on animals that help keep the ecosystem balanced.

In just over a month, novice and professional python hunters will converge on the Everglades for the annual Florida Python ...

The dates for the 2026 Florida Python Challenge are set. Here's how last year's winner captured a whopping 60 pythons for the $10,000 grand prize.

Researchers say vultures feeding on Burmese python eggs in the Everglades marks the first documented case of native birds preying on a python nest in Florida.

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 ...

Invasive Burmese pythons continue to flourish throughout the Florida Everglades as these massive snakes are perfectly suited ...

Florida wildlife officials released more information about the 2026 Florida Python Challenge on Tuesday, which brings hunters from all over to compete for a big cash prize while also helping protect ...

The Florida Python Challenge is an annual 10-day competition to remove invasive Burmese pythons from South Florida's ecosystem. The 2025 challenge saw 934 participants remove a record 294 pythons, ...

Scattered throughout the python hot spots among the cypress and sawgrass of South Florida is the state’s newest weapon in its arsenal to battle the invasive serpent —a mechanical lure meant to entice ...

Today the dates will be announced for the 2026 Florida Python Challenge. But who can forget 2025 when history was made?