Florida readies to battle invasive pythons with a new video PSA

There are anywhere between 100,000 and 300,000 invasive Burmese pythons (Python bivittatus) currently slithering through the ...

Florida's Burmese python challenge can't wipe out invasive snakes from the Everglades. Awareness is the real victory, officials say

Florida's annual effort to tackle one of the world's most notorious invasive species is returning this July, but wildlife officials are making one thing clear: the event is not expected to eradicate ...

On the prowl for invasive pythons, researchers are interrupting snake orgies

For months, he and his team had watched the snake using a GPS transmitter and a trail camera. “I’m just kind of following ...
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South Florida hunter shows Burmese python snake vomiting up a native bird in the Everglades

"These snakes will eat ANYTHING and are devastating local wildlife." ...

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 ...

How to spot Florida's invasive Burmese pythons in the wild

Burmese pythons are an invasive species found mostly south of Lake Okeechobee in Florida. Florida's Fish and Wildlife ...
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Florida Python Challenge 2026 Offers $25000 for Invasive Snake Removal

Florida's annual Python Challenge returns July 10 through July 19, offering $25,000 in prizes while encouraging the public to help remove invasive Burmese pythons from the Everglades.