Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Florida Python Challenge 2025 is in full swing. The annual snake hunt started at 12:01 a.m. July 11. It will end at 5 p.m.

HAVANA, Fla. — The totals from this year's 10-day Florida Python Challenge have been tabulated, and we now know the winners. The annual event took place from July 11-20, resulting in the record ...

Florida’s ongoing war against Burmese pythons has led to new records and the crowning of a new serpent slayer: a Naples woman who vanquished a whopping 60 of the pesky invaders during the 2025 edition ...

Have any humans have been killed by Burmese pythons? What to know Florida's large, invasive residents and their ...

Online warning issued: An aspiring Burmese python owner was told by commenters that solo handling is unsafe and emergency devices like Tasers are ineffective. Risks of large snakes: Even nonaggressive ...

Invasive Burmese pythons have established a large population in South Florida after being released as exotic pets. Colder weather limits the pythons' range, but there is evidence they may be adapting ...