Python Challenge

More than 16,000 Burmese pythons have been removed since 2000. The hunt takes place starting Aug. 5.

The "Python Challenge" in the Everglades is aimed at controlling the snake population.

The award will go to this year's Florida Python Challenge participant who removes the most pythons.

Move over Puppy Bowl, the 2020 Super Bowl has a new sideshow.In very Florida fashion, Miami-Dade County will host a Python Bowl, in conjunction with the…

Officials say Florida trappers have captured a record-setting python as part of a growing effort that encourages hunters to remove the invasive snakes…

Florida agencies are increasing the number of python hunters — and the amount of land they're allowed to hunt on. "We're committed to doubling the...

Florida is marking a milestone in its attempt to control an infestation of Burmese pythons in the Everglades.

The 106 Burmese pythons captured over a monthlong hunt won't help control Florida's invasive snake population, but wildlife officials said Saturday that...

Registration begins soon for the Python Challenge, which encourages hunters to kill or capture pythons in the Everglades for cash prizes.