The Florida Python Challenge is an annual competition to help control the invasive Burmese python population. Hunters must ...

The 2026 Florida Python Challenge began Friday, giving participants 10 days to search for invasive Burmese pythons and ...

FWC, South Florida Water Management District host 10-day competition with $25,000 in prizes.

Python hunters in Florida will begin competing in the state’s annual removal competition one minute after the clock strikes ...

This year’s event, hosted by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and the South Florida Water ...

The News-Press and Naples Daily News asked Kodiak Hengstebeck of the FWC 10 questions about this year's Python Challenge.

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TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA )— Participants can now have the opportunity to win big as the 2026 Florida Python Challenge kicks off on ...

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There’s a contest in Florida with prizes for those who remove invasive Burmese pythons from the Everglades. Dubbed the Florida Python Challenge, registered participants will be able to collect the ...