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Florida's Burmese python problem so bad that a record hunt of 294 snakes in 10 days barely made a dent
"They're just so good at hunting, hiding, and surviving here." ...
The South Florida Water Management District is now rewarding hunters for removing python eggs and active nests from the ...
Today the dates will be announced for the 2026 Florida Python Challenge. But who can forget 2025 when history was made?
When it comes to the invasive and destructive Burmese python in Florida, it's as simple as those two words. Starting Friday (July 11) another step will be taken to reduce the population of these ...
Sergio Candido is the managing editor for the South region at cbsnews.com, coordinating multiplatform news coverage for CBS Miami, CBS Texas and CBS Atlanta. He previously worked for outlets including ...
The 2025 Python Challenge removed a record 294 invasive Burmese pythons from Florida ecosystems. The winner, Taylor Stanberry, removed 60 Burmese pythons and took home a $10,000 prize. The 10-day ...
The 2025 Python Challenge drew more than 900 participants from 30 different states to remove the massive snakes.
The dates for the 2026 Florida Python Challenge are set. Here's how last year's winner captured a whopping 60 pythons for the $10,000 grand prize.
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