Snake Hunters Head to Florida for the Wildest, Most Viral Competition in the Country

Former “Python Challenge” winner Taylor Stanberry says the timing of this year’s challenge should lead to lots of invasive snakes in the bag.
The Cincinnati Enquirer

Gov. DeSantis announces python hunting competition

Gov. Ron DeSantis met with members of state agencies to announce a python hunting competition in southern Florida coinciding with the 11th Super Bowl held in Miami. The governor announced the 2020 ...

Florida Python Challenge returns after last year’s record removal

Video from previous story: FWC announces winners of the 2025 Florida Python Challenge TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA )— In just about a week, registered participants will have the opportunity to win big when the ...

Guns? Weapons hunters can use in Florida's python challenge

Can you use your firearm while competing in the Florida Python Challenge? Here's what to know before it begins.
NPR

Want to hunt pythons in Florida this summer? This professional has tips

Starting later this summer, hundreds of hunters will disperse across Florida's Everglades. Their target? An apex predator known to grow up to 18 feet that hunts animals as large as an alligator and ...
Newsweek

Florida Python Hunting Competition Dishing Out $30,000 in Prizes

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Conservation chiefs in Florida are offering $30,000 in prizes in a ...