A tool created by University of Florida researchers aims to guide Burmese python removal efforts by helping hunters ...

New research suggests Florida could better control its estimated 100,000 to 300,000 invasive Burmese pythons by targeting ...

A tool created by University of Florida researchers aims to guide invasive Burmese python removal by helping hunters prioritize snakes for removal.

Invasive Burmese pythons are a great threat to South Florida's native species — so much so that the state employs qualified contractors to help hunt them. The FWC says that "hunters, anglers" and ...

Contracted hunters eliminated 181 invasive pythons in South Florida during a recent competition. Brian Hargrove was the overall winner, removing 37 pythons and earning a $600 bonus. Contracted python ...

In the summer of 2025, robot rabbits equipped with heaters and 30 electronic components that are solar powered and controlled remotely, were placed in strategic areas in the Everglades to lure in ...

A Burmese python caught by South Florida Water Management District contractor Kym Clark. Provided by Kym Clark USA TODAY Network, Reuters Invasive Burmese Pythons are a great threat to South Florida's ...

It was another busy month for contracted hunters who participated in the South Florida Water Management District's Python Elimination Program competition. Through their combined efforts, the python ...

Tom Rahill won $10,000 for removing 96 pythons, while Rahm Levinson caught the longest snake at 16 feet 5 inches The annual event has removed 1,600 invasive pythons since 2017 The results of the 2026 ...

Burmese pythons are an invasive species causing significant harm to the South Florida ecosystem. The annual Florida Python Challenge encourages hunters to help control the growing python population.