Burmese pythons have been rampant in South Florida since the 1990s, when they started breeding in the Everglades.

FWC said this time of year is ideal for holding the Python Challenge because hatchlings are emerging from eggs.

The El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens is showing off the world of snakes during their Reptilia: Celebration of Snakes event ...

Florida Python Challenge, July 11-20, 2025, has hunters trying to eliminate invasive Burmese snakes. Do they attack or kill humans? Are they venomous?

Donna Kalil is a contracted snake hunter who won the 2024 Florida Python Challenge for catching and removing 11 of the invasive reptiles.