Florida is testing solar-powered robot rabbits to help locate invasive Burmese pythons in the Everglades. Developed by the South Florida Water Management District and University of Florida, the ...

Invasive Burmese Pythons are a great threat to Florida's native species — so much so that the state employs qualified contractors to help hunt them.

Florida contracted python hunters get paid hourly and get additional bonus money based on my pythons and longest pythons ...

Burmese pythons are still spreading and reproducing.

The South Florida Water Management District announced the August winners for its Python Elimination Program and the bonus ...

Three python hunters received $1,000 for catching the longest snake in their division during the 2026 Florida Python Challenge.

This year's Florida Python Challenge was July 10-19 at eight designated locations in south Florida. More than 900 hunters participated.

Invasive Burmese pythons have been proliferating throughout South Florida for decades. These invasive snakes possess near-perfect camouflage to blend into ...

Python hunters should wear long pants, closed-toed shoes, and bring tools like a flashlight and snake hook. Novice hunters must humanely kill pythons immediately at the capture site; firearms are ...

Tom Rahill won the 2026 Florida Python Challenge by capturing 96 snakes, earning him the $10,000 grand prize. Rahill used e-bikes to travel deep into the Everglades, where he found a 17-foot female ...

The 2026 Florida Python Challenge starts July 10. It is another opportunity for hunters to put a dent in the invasive Burmese python population and win some money while doing it. Whether you are a ...