21 Shocking Snake Photos from the Florida Python Challenge

Hundreds of python hunters are currently combing the Everglades ecosystem in Southern Florida for the state's annual Python ...

Invasive Burmese Pythons Have Formed a New Snake Hotspot Outside the Florida Everglades, Experts Say

Wildlife officials believe the new python population started because of snakes that were released or escaped from captivity ...

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

On July 10, hundreds of professional and amateur snake hunters entered the annual Florida Python Challenge, a 10-day race to remove as many of the invasive animals as possible from the Everglades. The ...

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, ...

Burmese python population booms near popular Florida tourist area, prompting higher conservation presence

The Burmese pythons were first spotted in the 1970s, but are not native to Florida and their population has grown ...

The Florida Python Challenge Is Back, and It’s Seeking Hunters to Kill Invasive Snakes for a $10,000 Grand Prize

Last year’s winner was Taylor Stanberry, who removed 60 Burmese pythons in the record-breaking 2025 event ...
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No-Fur and Low Maintenance: Why Your Perfect Pet Might Just Be a Python Named Chad

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Snakes as pets tend to attract a certain kind of owner. Maybe it’s the quiet. Maybe it’s the fact that they don’t ...