Florida Python Challenge

Florida Python Challenge captures 280 snakes

280 snakes killed at 2026 Florida Python Challenge

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) announced the results of this year’s Florida Python Challenge, which featured 907 participants from 30 states as well as Vietnam and Canada.

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Python challenge grand prize winner snags 96 snakes along with $10,000

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Florida today: Governor's race, Python Challenge, favorite campground

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Florida Python Challenge Removes 280 Invasive Burmese Pythons

Florida's annual Python Challenge resulted in 280 invasive Burmese pythons being removed from the wild, according to wildlife officials.

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The 2026 Florida Python Challenge Removed Hundreds of Invasive Snakes, Including a 16-Foot Reptile

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Everglades hunter wins $10,000 after capturing 96 invasive pythons in 10 days

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Winner of 2026 Florida Python Challenge announced; 96 pythons removed

This year's Ultimate Grand Prize winner and the recipient of $10,000 was Tom Rahill, who removed 96 Burmese pythons from the Everglades National Park during the competition.

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Florida Python Challenge 2026 winner: 96 snakes and $10K grand prize

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FWC announces Florida Python Challenge winner

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2026 Florida Python Challenge: Winner catches 96 snakes

The 10-day event drew more than 900 participants from 30 states this year, resulting in the removal of 280 Burmese pythons from the Florida Everglades.

Kym Clark hunted in the 2026 Python Challenge

Kym Clark hunted in the 2026 Florida Python Challenge and works with the South Florida Water Management District.

Burmese pythons play hide-and-seek with Lee County and Florida experts

Burmese pythons are scarcely recorded in Lee County, but experts say the data is a faulty reflection of the invasive species' actual population.