Pythons are a menace and everything possible is being done to eliminate the invasive snake, including asking the public to ...

But one Florida wildlife enthusiast and conservationist doesn’t wait for the yearly challenge to “yoink” these swamp monsters from the Everglades and is hunting for a rumored 20-foot python.

The Florida Python Challenge opened Friday as the state announced a $10,000 grand prize to the person who removes the most invasive Burmese pythons in the 10-day event.