See scientists wrangling the invasive snakes.

Burmese pythons — destructive invasive snakes with few natural predators in Florida — have developed a new foothold outside ...

Last year’s winner was Taylor Stanberry, who removed 60 Burmese pythons in the record-breaking 2025 event ...

For months, he and his team had watched the snake using a transmitter and a trail camera. “I’m just kind of following this path. I don’t know if it’s gonna work, but we’ll try,” he said. “Got bug ...

One nesting female represents the next generation of invasive predators.

Florida's 2026 Python Challenge begins today, and will last until July 19. A $10,000 reward will be issued to whoever removes the most Burmese pythons from the Everglades. Last year, more than 900 ...

900 Hunters Entered Florida's Python Challenge and a Woman Who Had Never Competed Before Won It With 60 Snakes ...

Social media videos often make python hunting look easy. A hunter spots a snake on the side of the road, jumps out of the ...

A large alligator was filmed dragging a massive Burmese python in Florida's Everglades National Park. The alligator was estimated to be 10 to 12 feet long, while the python appeared to be nearly twice ...