The Florida Python Challenge, now a yearly event, includes public education and a 10-day competition in which participants attempt to capture and remove Burmese pythons from public lands.

In 2024, Ronald Kiger killed 20 of the 195 pythons counted by FWC, according to Naples Daily News, earning the ultimate grand prize of $10,000 for removing the most pythons (that's $500 per python ...

The Florida Python Challenge, now a yearly event, includes public education and a 10-day competition in which participants attempt to capture and remove Burmese pythons from public lands.

The annual event to combat the invasive Burmese python begins Friday in multiple locations, including the Everglades where it is most prevalent.

Florida's 2025 Python Challenge dates are set. Why the event could be key to saving the Everglades. By Sergio Candido, John MacLauchlan; May 15, 2025 May 15, 2025 Updated May 15, 2025; ...