The Florida Python Challenge is held annually to raise awareness of Burmese pythons, an invasive snake, and the damage it has ...

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

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 ...

The 2025 Florida Python Challenge has wrapped up for the season. The challenge began on July 10 and ended on Sunday, July 20. The challenge is held yearly in the Everglades to combat the growing ...

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The South Florida Water Management District's Python Elimination Program has been a big success since it started in 2025.

Can you use your firearm while competing in the Florida Python Challenge? Here's what to know before it begins.

As python hunters head out into the Everglades for the 2026 Florida Python Challenge, many of them will feel the bite of the invasive snake.