Florida Python Challenge is back. Why the state wants more snake hunters

The annual Florida Python Challenge is set to begin. Starting at 12:01 a.m. ET July 10 and concluding at 5 p.m. July 19, ...
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Florida Python Challenge begins today with $25,000 in prizes up for grabs

The annual Florida Python Challenge begins Friday, giving snake hunters 10 days to remove as many invasive Burmese pythons as ...

Why Florida hunts pythons during the hottest days of summer

Hundreds of hunters will scour the Everglades for cash prizes as a key window opens to stop one of Florida's most destructive ...

Florida Python Challenge kicks off in Everglades

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

What does a python bite look like? Invasive snake hunter shows battle scars.

Ahead of the Florida Python Challenge in July 2026, see what the bite of the snakes' powerful jaws looks like.
Palm Beach Post

Python Challenge nears: Want to kill a Burmese python in Florida? Keep your gun holstered

The challenge takes place from July 11-20 in designated South Florida locations. Participants compete for prizes, including $10,000 for removing the most pythons. Pythons must be killed humanely using ...

Florida Python Challenge: 10 questions for expert ahead of competition

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

Florida Python Challenge begins July 11. Where will hunt be and what is the cash prize?

Florida Python Challenge is a 10-day competition created by the FWC. The Florida Python Challenge grand prize is $10,000. None of the eight competition locations are on the Treasure Coast. Python ...