Florida Python Challenge returns
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Burmese pythons spread beyond the Everglades as Florida's Python Challenge begins, offering $25,000 in prizes.
More than 200 of the invasive pythons were removed from South Florida during last year's hunt, according to the FWC.
The state's annual Florida Python Challenge began Friday with hunters seeking to nab snakes and big prize money. The 10-day challenge, held from July 10-19, 2026,
With $25,000 up for grabs in prizes, including the Ultimate Grand Prize of $10,000, the python contest kicked off Friday.
