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The snake, stretching 19 feet, was caught in the Big Cypress National Preserve. The invasive species runs rampant through southern Florida, wreaking havoc on the states native animal populations.

Southeast Asia is home to the Burmese python, but the largest one in the world was caught near Naples, Florida, Tuesday night by two hunters.

One of the most famous python hunters of them all in the Florida Everglades made a catch of a lifetime.

Gather your gear, and prepare to wrangle this invasive species as the 2023 Florida Python Challenge is right around the corner.

FWC says the 2022 hunt removed 231 pythons from the Everglades, with nearly 1,000 people from 32 states and even Latvia taking part in the 10-day hunt.

Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced that registration for the 2023 Florida Python Challenge is now open. Participants this year will have the chance to win a share of more than $30,000 in prizes while removing invasive Burmese pythons from the wild. Those interested in participating in the 2023 Florida Python Challenge can complete the

2023 Florida Python Challenge offers $30,000 in prizes Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced that registration for the 2023 Florida Python Challenge is now open. Participants this year will have the chance to win a share of more than $30,000 in prizes while removing invasive Burmese pythons from the wild. Those interested in participating in the

Officials said more than 200 invasive Burmese pythons were removed from Florida's Everglades ecosystem during a 10-day competition that aims to protect the rare habitat and the animals that live there.

Registration opened for the Python Challenge, in which participants compete in the Everglades to remove the invasive Burmese pythons to win a cash prize.

Thanks to the generosity of sponsors, participants of the 2023 Florida Python Challenge® have the opportunity to win a share of thousands in cash prizes.