Python challenge grand prize winner snags 96 snakes along with $10,000

More than 900 contestants vying for the $10,000 grand prize scoured South Florida for 10 days during the 2026 Florida Python Challenge.

280 snakes killed at 2026 Florida Python Challenge

“The number of invasive pythons removed from the Everglades during the 2026 Florida Python Challenge is a major victory for Florida’s native wildlife and a testament to what can be accomplished ...

See it: Massive python puts snake catcher to the test in South Carolina

A difficult night unfolded for a snake catcher in South Carolina after he struggled to capture a huge python slithering along ...

There's an invasive Burmese python in my backyard. Now what do I do?

It's not common for someone to find a python in their backyard or garage in Florida, but if they do there are steps to follow ...

African rock python vs Indian rock python: How the two giant snakes differ in size, diet and behaviour

African and Indian rock pythons are two of the largest constricting snakes found across the Old World. Both are non-venomous ...

The 2026 Florida Python Challenge removed hundreds of invasive snakes, including a 16-foot reptile

Tom Rahill won the annual event, earning $10,000 for removing 96 Burmese pythons from South Florida ...

Florida Python Challenge winner claims 96 snakes, $10,000 grand prize

This year's Florida Python Challenge was July 10-19 at eight designated locations in south Florida. More than 900 hunters participated.