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FWC said that Burmese pythons were discovered in Lee, Charlotte, and Sarasota counties in the past 9 years, but they are still working to find out why.

The event invites members of the public and paid professionals to go to the Everglades and hunt invasive Burmese pythons.

Registration is underway for the 2024 Florida Python Challenge, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission.

Registration for the 2024 Florida Python Challenge officially opened on Thursday.

Paul Hobbs, a Tennessee resident traveled to the Sunshine State last year with his father, son, and brother-in-law and captured 20 Burmese pythons to win the $10,000 top prize in the Florida Python Challenge.

The Burmese python, one of the world’s largest snakes, is considered a vulnerable species in its native Asia and is invasive in Florida.

Every third Thursday of the month, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission offers a free virtual Python Patrol training course.

A new year brings new opportunities to build upon the great successes of 2023. Under Governor Ron DeSantis’ steadfast leadership, Florida remained one of the country’s top destinations for world-class fishing, hunting and recreation this past year. The economic impact on our state through these opportunities is tremendous with nearly $15 billion contributing to our

A relaxing day at the pool took a terrifying turn near Fort Myers after a woman spotted a massive snake slithering close to her.

If the birds live through winters with more severe storms, the tree cavities where they nest may still be buried under snow in the spring, preventing breeding.