In Florida, hunters have successfully caught and removed hundreds of pythons as part of official conservation efforts.

Invasive Burmese pythons continue to flourish throughout the Florida Everglades as these massive snakes are perfectly suited ...

There are many types of hunts and hunting seasons in the United States, but Florida may have the most interesting hunt in the nation.

People travel from far and wide to the Florida Python Challenge. They camp in tents, RVs, to catch one of these elusive ...

Chef Brad Leone ventures into the Florida Everglades to help experts capture a massive invasive python.

Florida wildlife officials released more information about the 2026 Florida Python Challenge, which brings hunters from all ...

It's almost python hunting season in Florida! Every year, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and the South Florida Water Management District host a python challenge and award ...

With a new year under way the South Florida Water Management Districted (SFWMD) is once again incentivizing Burmese python hunters in Florida to eliminate as many of the invasive snakes as they can ...

Here's what we know about the 2026 Florida Python Challenge, how the yearly hunt works and a little bit about last year's winner.