The Burmese python has become a symbol of two completely different conservation battles. In Florida, wildlife managers search ...
"He wasn’t just my hunting dog Otto was the pioneer of python hunting in Florida. Long before this became a profession, Otto ...
The South Florida Water Management District announced the August winners for its Python Elimination Program and the bonus ...
“The number of invasive pythons removed from the Everglades during the 2026 Florida Python Challenge is a major victory for Florida’s native wildlife and a testament to what can be accomplished ...
Months of planning, a remote swamp route and a remarkable discovery helped this determined hunter turn a grueling challenge ...
A single snake did not announce what was coming. On October 24, 1979, a python was caught near Everglades Safari Park along ...
Tom Rahill won the annual event, earning $10,000 for removing 96 Burmese pythons from South Florida ...
Tom Rahill captured 96 Burmese pythons in Everglades National Park in just 10 days, but his real mission involved a veteran and a 17-foot snake.
Three python hunters received $1,000 for catching the longest snake in their division during the 2026 Florida Python Challenge.
The 2026 Florida Python Challenge ended on July 19, and organizers have officially finished tallying the number of bagged snakes. Over 10 days, 907 participants hunted down a collective total of 280 ...
Over 900 participants helped remove 280 invasive Burmese pythons from South Florida during the 2026 Florida Python Challenge, according to FWC.
These are two of the most notorious creatures in Florida... a heavyweight battle for the ages. If you spend enough time ...