Winner of Florida’s Python Challenge removes 20 invasive snakes, earns big cash prize
The success of the 2024 Florida Python Challenge was a collective achievement, made possible by the contributions of more than 800 participants, the dedicated efforts of our st
Meet the female python hunter taking 2nd place for most snakes caught in Florida challenge
Imagine wrestling a snake bigger than you! This veteran female python hunter did just that and took 2nd place for most pythons caught in 2024 Florida hunt.
Who won the 2024 Python Challenge? How many snakes did they kill? What to know
This year's Florida Python Challenge was Aug. 9-18 and presented by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Hunter Wins 2024 Florida Python Challenge Catching 20 Invasive Snakes After Finishing 2nd Last Year
Florida Python Challenge wrapped up last month but the state just announced the official winners yesterday (September 17th) with this year's
Florida annual python challenge removes nearly 200 invasive snakes from state
Nearly 200 Burmese pythons were removed from the Everglades in South Florida in August as part of an annual competition to eradicate the invasive species from the ecosystem.This year’s Florida Python Challenge attracted 857 participants from 33 states and Canada,
See the winner of the 2024 Python Challenge and snakes caught during previous hunts
More than 850 hunters participated in the 2024 Florida Python Challenge. Take a look at some of the biggest Burmese pythons caught by the winners.
See some of the biggest pythons caught in the 2024 Florida Python Challenge
More than 850 hunters participated in the 2024 Florida Python Challenge. Take a look at some of the biggest Burmese pythons caught by the winners.
Grand prize winner removed 20 Burmese pythons from the wild in Florida challenge
Hunters contracted with the state’s wildlife commission and the South Florida Water Management District work year-round to remove the invasive pythons from the wild. A female py
Winners of the 2024 Python Challenge announced: Nearly 200 Burmese pythons captured
Ronald Kiger won the grand prize of the 2024 Python Challenge by bringing in 20 Burmese pythons. A total of 195 pythons were captured.
Florida wildlife authorities hold annual python challenge
Florida wildlife authorities held their annual challenge to catch Burmese pythons. The challenge was created with a goal of helping the Everglades ecosystem by catching and removing the invasive species.
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Watch out for these snakes in KZN
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Will Hurricane Francine push snakes, rats & insects into your MS Coast home? What to know
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