For the animals and plants native to the Florida Everglades, the removal of invasive species like the Burmese python is a tough job that someone’s got to do. But for many military veterans who help ...

Jim Turner, of Bradenton, and Dusty Crum try to control two Burmese Pythons they found next to each other on a canal bank, while hunting partner ,Bill Booth, of Myakka City, records them on his video ...

Florida authorities said the competition plays a crucial role in preserving Florida's natural biodiversity Florida wildlife officials have unveiled the dates for the 2025 Florida Python Challenge, as ...

Officers say it was hard to tell who had a grip on who during this wildlife encounter.

Each contestant has a chance to win up to $10,000 at the end of the 10-day competition, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Abigail Adams is a Human Interest Writer and ...

Florida Python Challenge is a 10-day competition created by the FWC. Florida Python Challenge has a $25 registration fee. The Florida Python Challenge grand prize is $10,000 The Florida Python ...

The annual Python Challenge, aimed at reducing the invasive Burmese python population in the Florida Everglades, kicked off Aug. 9 and wraps up Aug. 18. It may seem like a well-intentioned effort to ...

SNAKE HUNTERS HEAD BACK INTO THE EVERGLADES TOMORROW ON FLORIDA’S ANNUAL TEN DAY PYTHON CHALLENGE. THE SNAKE HUNT BEGAN TODAY WITH THE GOAL OF ELIMINATING THE INVASIVE SPECIES OF SNAKE THAT THREATENS ...

In the Everglades, python and gator conflict keeps rising as reproduction, spread, and hidden populations outpace control efforts.

The 2025 Florida Python Challenge dates have been announced. The challenge aims to reduce the invasive Burmese python population in the Everglades. Pythons are difficult to find, making the challenge ...