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Invasive Burmese pythons have established a new hot spot in Florida

Invasive Burmese pythons have slithered to a new location in South Florida, establishing a colony outside the previously established core range, according to wildlife officials.

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Snake hunters gather in Florida to kill invasive pythons for $25,000 in prizes

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Florida Python Challenge is back. Why the state wants more snake hunters

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Python hunters hit a Florida Everglades island and find 4 big snakes, 3 nests, and an egg-filled female

A routine stop in the Florida Everglades quickly became a stark reminder of just how deeply invasive Burmese pythons have taken hold in the wetland.

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Florida hunter's 16-foot python catch tops in this elimination program

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Florida Python Challenge kicks off in Everglades

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Florida is sending people in the Everglades to hunt for giant snakes — and it could net one person $10,000

People who remove the most Burmese pythons – one of the largest snakes in the world – get a hefty sum of $10,000, and there are other grand prizes.

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Florida's python-hunting 'Super Bowl' begins Friday, with $25,000 up for grabs

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Florida’s 2026 Python Challenge begins Friday: Here’s what to know

The Cool Down on MSN

Florida hunters are spotting more giant pythons as fires, cold snaps strip away cover

"I wouldn’t suggest it because the meat has a lot of mercury."

Meet the 2025 Florida Python Challenge champion: Taylor Stanberry

Taylor Stanberry became the first woman to win Florida's annual python challenge last year by catching 60 pythons during the 10-day competition.

MySuncoast.com

2026 Florida Python Challenge now open

Registration is open for the 2026 Florida Python Challenge, a 10-day competition aimed at removing invasive Burmese pythons from the Everglades ecosystem. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the South Florida Water Management District are hosting the annual challenge.

ABC News on MSN

Invasive Burmese pythons have established a new hot spot in Florida: Wildlife experts

Southwest Florida has become a new breeding ground for Burmese pythons.

InfoWorld

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