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Take a walk on the wild side with a python, which slithers through Florida grass as a GoPro camera follows along.

The hunt for invasive Burmese pythons in the Florida Everglades is officially returning this summer, state officials announced today. The 2026 Florida Python Challenge will begin at 12:01 a.

Burmese pythons have become a serious ecological threat in the Everglades.

Registration is open for the 2026 Florida Python Challenge, a 10-day competition that offers participants a shot at $25,000 in prizes for removing invasive Burmese pythons from the Everglades. The ...

As alligator mating season ramps up in Florida, residents may notice more of the scaly predators on the move and eating just about anything they can catch. That includes invasive Burmese pythons.

Invasive Burmese pythons are considered one of the most destructive species threatening the Everglades ecosystem. FWC A scavenger bird could become an ally in South Florida’s fight against the spread ...

The Florida Python Challenge is an annual 10-day competition to remove invasive Burmese pythons from South Florida's ecosystem. The 2025 challenge saw 934 participants remove a record 294 pythons, ...

The 2025 Python Challenge drew more than 900 participants from 30 different states to remove the massive snakes.

Alligator mating season occurs in May and June, leading to increased activity and potential sightings. Alligators in Florida are opportunistic feeders, and known to occasionally prey on invasive ...