As owner and operator of The Snake Chaser, Russell Cavender gets lots of frantic phone calls about massive serpents on the loose. They don't typically meet the hype. This one did.

The 2026 Florida Python Challenge saw hundreds of participants compete to remove the invasive species from South Florida. Hunter Tom Rahill won the $10,000 grand prize for catching the most snakes, ...

“The number of invasive pythons removed from the Everglades during the 2026 Florida Python Challenge is a major victory for Florida’s native wildlife and a testament to what can be accomplished ...

Invasive Burmese pythons threaten Florida's ecosystem by preying on over 85 native wildlife species. The Conservancy of Southwest Florida uses male "scout" snakes with radio transmitters to locate ...

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Reticulated pythons are featured in this educational video as a keeper introduces three large female snakes from Asia. The reptiles may look different because of their individual patterns and colors, ...

ORLANDO, Fla. - The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has released the winners of the 2026 Florida Python Challenge. More than 900 snake hunters helped remove nearly 300 invasive ...

Tom Rahill won the 2026 Florida Python Challenge by capturing 96 snakes, earning him the $10,000 grand prize. Rahill used e-bikes to travel deep into the Everglades, where he found a 17-foot female ...

Giant python handling becomes a two-person job as both snakes are moved through the reptile area at the same time. The handlers support the heavier front sections while the rest of each snake follows ...