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The Conservancy of Southwest Florida announced it discovered and captured a nearly 18-foot Burmese python, the largest python found in Florida to date.

It's the heaviest Burmese python ever captured in Florida, clocking in at 215 pounds and almost 18 feet long.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has announced that registration for the 2022 Florida Python Challenge has opened, and the annual 10-day event will be held August 5-14, 2022.

So. Much. TV.

Python hunting challenge: Father-son team catch 41 snakes to win $10K Updated:  Python hunting challenge: Father-son team catch 41 constricting snakes to win $10K EVERGLADES, Fla. – After catching 41 pythons in the Everglades, retired law enforcement officer Charlie Dachton of Southwest Ranches was named the Grand Champion of this year’s Florida Python Challenge. He was awarded $10,000 on Wednesday afternoon. “In 2016, I had a very serious hunting accident and became disabled,” Dachton...

Father-son duo travel from Vermont to partake in Florida Python Challenge and last updated 2021-07-17 23:46:11-04 EVERGLADES, Fla. — It’s an issue that is slithering its way into Florida’s ecosystem. The growing presence of Burmese pythons- an invasive species to the Sunshine State- has lead to the Florida Python Challenge. The gaming tournament is uniting hunters from far and wide. “I figured why not come down and help Florida remove some invasives?” Shawn Allen and hi...

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), South Florida Water Management District and the Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida are pleased to announce a new $10,000 Ultimate Grand Prize exclusive to the 2021 Florida Python Challenge® thanks to sponsor, Virtual Business Services. The award will be presented to the participant who removes the most pythons as part of the competition. “This is a monumental contribution to the cause of removing Burmese pythons ...

New $10,000 award announced for the Florida Python Challenge® News Provided By Share This Article The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), South Florida Water Management District and the Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida are pleased to announce a new $10,000 Ultimate Grand Prize exclusive to the 2021 Florida Python Challenge® thanks to sponsor, Virtual Business Services. The award will be presented to the participant who removes the most pythons as part of the competit...

New $10,000 award announced for the Florida Python Challenge The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), South Florida Water Management District and the Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida are pleased to announce a new $10,000 Ultimate Grand Prize exclusive to the 2021 Florida Python Challenge® thanks to sponsor, Virtual Business Services. The award will be presented to the participant who removes the most pythons as part of the competition. “This is a monumental contribut...

Brooke Shafer reports the ten-day challenge will be from July 9th through July 18th.