TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has crowned a winner in the state’s annual Python Challenge, a competition that tasks hunters with removing invasive ...

For the animals and plants native to the Florida Everglades, the removal of invasive species like the Burmese python is a tough job that someone’s got to do. But for many military veterans who help ...

The annual Python Challenge, aimed at reducing the invasive Burmese python population in the Florida Everglades, kicked off Aug. 9 and wraps up Aug. 18. It may seem like a well-intentioned effort to ...

If you're looking for a way to become $10,000 richer, killing pythons may be it. The 2024 Florida Python Challenge hunt is happening soon. Here are important things to know about the annual snake hunt ...

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Snake hunters can now start preparing to help Florida expel an invasive species and, if they are lucky, bring home some extra money. Registration and online training ...

Every year, Florida hosts the "Python Challenge." The 10-day event attracts hunters to the Everglades to help remove the invasive Burmese pythons from the local ecosystem. It is organized by the ...

The Florida Python Challenge 2024 is officially accepting applicants. Florida holds an annual competition to remove Burmese pythons, which are considered an invasive species, from the Everglades.

Hunters have caught nearly 1,000 pythons in the many years Florida has offered its signature Python Challenge, where competitors from around the world search for these destructive snakes roaming ...

The annual Python Challenge, aimed at reducing the invasive Burmese python population in the Florida Everglades, kicked off Aug. 9 and wraps up Aug. 18. It may seem like a well-intentioned effort to ...