Florida maps show Burmese pythons pushing beyond Everglades
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Python hunters hit a Florida Everglades island and find 4 big snakes, 3 nests, and an egg-filled female
"He gave it his all and led us right to a discovery that will leave a lasting impact."
See scientists wrangling the invasive snakes.
More than 200 of the invasive pythons were removed from South Florida during last year's hunt, according to the FWC.
The state's annual Florida Python Challenge began Friday with hunters seeking to nab snakes and big prize money. The 10-day challenge, held from July 10-19, 2026,
University of Florida researchers documented a surprising new threat to Burmese python eggs in the Everglades, adding to growing evidence that native wildlife is fighting back against the invasive species.
A Burmese python population has emerged in Southwest Florida, raising fresh concerns about the invasive predator's spread.
What began as a family outing to help remove invasive snakes from Florida's Everglades quickly turned into a terrifying fight for survival. Carl Jackson believed he had spotted a Burmese python measuring about 12 feet as it crossed a dirt road in Big Cypress National Preserve.
