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· 19h · on MSN

Florida's 2026 python hunt begins today. Who won, what happened last year

More than 200 of the invasive pythons were removed from South Florida during last year's hunt, according to the FWC.

The Cool Down on MSN · 13h

Florida's python-hunting 'Super Bowl' begins Friday, with $25,000 up for grabs

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Snake hunters gather in Florida to kill invasive pythons for $25,000 in prizes

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Florida is sending people in the Everglades to hunt for giant snakes — and it could net one person $10,000

Hundreds of competitors are taking to Florida's Everglades this weekend for the state's annual Burmese python challenge.

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Meet the 2025 Florida Python Challenge champion: Taylor Stanberry

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Florida maps show Burmese pythons pushing beyond the Everglades as Python Challenge begins

Florida’s 2026 Python Challenge begins Friday: Here’s what to know

Python hunters in Florida will begin competing in the state’s annual removal competition one minute after the clock strikes midnight on Friday.

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Florida Python Challenge: 10 questions for expert ahead of competition

The News-Press and Naples Daily News asked Kodiak Hengstebeck of the FWC 10 questions about this year's Python Challenge.

Maps Show Spread of Burmese Pythons as Hunting Challenge Begins

Burmese pythons spread beyond the Everglades as Florida's Python Challenge begins, offering $25,000 in prizes.

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Florida's python hunt coming soon. What to know about the reigning champ

It's almost python hunting season in Florida! Every year, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and the South Florida Water Management District host a python challenge and award $10,000 to the registered participant who removes the ...