python challenge

Wildlife officials are using a new method to help control the explosive population growth of the invasive snake by tracking down their prey.

Florida wildlife officials want more money to eradicate invasive Burmese pythons and increased penalties for people who illegally import and release venomous reptiles.

The 2022 Florida Python Challenge kicks off Friday, as part of a drive to eliminate the large snakes that threaten native wildlife in the Florida Everglades.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the opening of registration for the python challenge, at a press conference Thursday.

A 10-day competition to remove invasive Burmese pythons from public lands in South Florida begins Friday, Jan. 10.

Florida is marking a milestone in its attempt to control an infestation of Burmese pythons in the Everglades. The state has been paying a select group of…

Donna Kalil has been capturing snakes for nearly 50 years."Where I grew up in North Miami -- where Aventura is now -- those were great places to hunt,"…

Officials say so far, 17 Burmese pythons have been caught during the hunt for the invasive species in Florida's wetlands. The South Florida Sun Sentinel...

Florida wildlife officials are hosting another snake hunt, but they don't want to call it a hunt. It's the Python Challenge. It's not likely to put much…