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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2026 Florida Python Challenge offers $25,000 after record year

Florida wildlife officials are preparing for another round of the annual effort to curb Burmese pythons in the state. The ...

Southwest Florida python hot spot worries wildlife experts | Exclusive

A Burmese python population has emerged in Southwest Florida, raising fresh concerns about the invasive predator's spread.

Florida Python Challenge returns after last year’s record removal

Video from previous story: FWC announces winners of the 2025 Florida Python Challenge TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA )— In just about a week, registered participants will have the opportunity to win big when the ...
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Florida Python Challenge to start Friday

TAMPA, Fla. — The 2023 Florida Python Challenge is scheduled to start on Friday. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission opened registration in May for the challenge. The challenge is held yearly in ...
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Florida woman catches 60 pythons in 10 days, becomes challenge's first female winner

After 10 days of python hunting in South Florida, Taylor Stanberry, a 29-year-old contract hunter for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, finished with a milestone result against ...