See photogenic Florida hunters pose with their python 'trophies'

The South Florida Water Management District's Python Elimination Program has been a big success since it started in 2025.
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Hunting pythons in Florida requires knowing more than you think

It's important for new or wanna-be python hunters to understand the basics when it comes to eliminating the invasive ...

Florida scientists set record after removing four tons of invasive Burmese pythons

Researchers captured 177 invasive Burmese pythons and removed more than 4,100 eggs during a single breeding season in Southwest Florida.

Florida man nabbed a python then rangers penalized him. What happened next?

A Florida man was fined for catching an invasive python in Everglades National Park. His case was later dismissed.

Burmese pythons in Florida are changing Everglades in a surprising way: Study reveals giant snakes are spreading seeds

Burmese pythons in Florida's Everglades are now understood to be indirectly spreading plant seeds by consuming birds and ...

Guns? Weapons hunters can use in Florida's python challenge

Can you use your firearm while competing in the Florida Python Challenge? Here's what to know before it begins.
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Where are Burmese pythons in Florida? They're moving north

Florida is known nationwide for boasting a myriad of eclectic residents, diverse environments and sometimes intimidating wildlife. But gators aren't the only massive reptile to look out for in the ...
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2026 Florida Python Challenge™ dates announced — registration now open

I’m excited to announce that the annual Florida Python Challenge™ is back for 2026! Kicking off on Friday, July 10 at 12:01 a.m., and running until Sunday, July 19 at 5 p.m., registered participants ...
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Raccoons and possums with tracking devices used to locate invasive pythons in Florida

Pythons are not the easiest animals to find. This well camouflaged and secretive species is able to blend perfectly into the environment. Detection rates for pythons are low, and on average it ...

Florida vultures caught eating invasive python eggs in rare first

Native scavengers may be exploiting Burmese python nests to their benefit but it's unclear how often it is happening.
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Invasive Burmese Pythons In Florida May Have Finally Met Their Match: GPS-Tracked Opossums

Scientists in Florida have found an unexpected tool in the fight against invasive Burmese pythons in the Everglades: opossums wearing GPS collars. When a python eats a collared opossum, the ...