The annual Florida Python Challenge began on Friday, inviting participants to compete for a share of $25,000 in cash prizes by removing invasive Burmese pythons from the state's ecosystem. The ...

Florida Python Challenge returns in July. What to know about prizes, rules and dates Story by Gianna Montesano and Kim Luciani, Treasure Coast Newspapers • 48m ...

Florida Python Challenge is a 10-day competition created by the FWC. The Florida Python Challenge grand prize is $10,000. None of the eight competition locations are on the Treasure Coast.

The 2025 Florida Python Challenge, a competition to remove invasive Burmese pythons, runs from July 11 to 20. The challenge aims to raise public awareness and encourage reporting of python sightings.

During the 2024 Florida Python Challenge, 195 Burmese pythons were removed from the Everglades. Since the start of the competitions, 1,112 nonnative constrictors have been removed.

Ronald Kiger won the 2024 Florida Python Challenge, capturing 20 snakes. Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.