Florida Cyclist Who Took on an Invasive Python Ended up With a $180 Citation for His Troubles

A Florida cyclist who stopped to capture an invasive Burmese python in Everglades National Park found himself facing a fine ...

'Finally after 3 tries, I got myself a python': Invasive Burmese snake caught in Florida

These snakes are among the state's most notorious invasive animals, and the hunter presented the catch as the payoff after ...

Florida Is Paying Participants $25,000 to Hunt Everglades Pythons This July

Nothing says Florida quite like a state agency-sponsored event where participants can win $10,000 in cash by hunting and ...

Florida man nabbed a python then rangers penalized him. What happened next?

A Florida man was fined for catching an invasive python in Everglades National Park. His case was later dismissed.

Conservation team removes four tons of large, invasive snakes, breaks record

Florida is home to all sorts of diverse wildlife, beautiful shores and animal-filled ecosystems, but it also has a snake ...

Python hunters captured 8,000 pounds of snake. Meet their leader

A team of Burmese python hunters caught a record breaking 8,000 pounds in snake this season. Meet the man leading the crusade ...

Florida man hailed for grabbing 8-foot python, then given $180 ticket

Case dismissed, but fight spotlights clash between aggressive invasive species threat and federal park rules on handling ...
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Man heads into the Everglades to bare-hand Burmese pythons and get a grip on his fear

The setup is part challenge, part training session.
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2026 Florida Python Challenge™ dates announced — registration now open

I’m excited to announce that the annual Florida Python Challenge™ is back for 2026! Kicking off on Friday, July 10 at 12:01 a.m., and running until Sunday, July 19 at 5 p.m., registered participants ...