Tom Rahill Claims $10,000 Prize After removing 96 Burmese Pythons In Florida Challenge

Hunters removed 280 invasive Burmese pythons from South Florida during the 10-day 2026 Florida Python Challenge, state officials announced today. Organized by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and the South Florida Water Management District,

2026 Florida Python Challenge: Winner catches 96 snakes

The 10-day event drew more than 900 participants from 30 states this year, resulting in the removal of 280 Burmese pythons from the Florida Everglades.
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In Southwest Florida, Burmese pythons have become a major part of State Department employees' briefing

The snakes have become especially associated with the Everglades and surrounding areas.

Florida vultures raid Burmese python nest in first recorded case of native birds preying on eggs

An unusual discovery in the Florida Everglades may carry a bit of good news. Researchers spotted vultures eating eggs from a Burmese python nest in what they described as the first recorded case of native birds targeting the invasive snake's eggs.
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Florida's pythons seem to skip Lee County, but experts say they're just too good at hiding

"It's impossible to overstate how cryptic they are."