NewsMiami's Community NewspapersAugust 10, 2026Miami-Dade
Florida Python Challenge 2026 removes 280 invasive snakes from Everglades
The 2026 Florida Python Challenge resulted in the removal of 280 invasive Burmese pythons by 907 participants from across the globe. The 10-day event, hosted by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), awarded $10,000 to the grand prize winner who removed 96 pythons.
Read the full story at Miami's Community NewspapersWhy It Matters
The annual competition aims to reduce the population of invasive Burmese pythons that prey on native Florida wildlife and ecosystems.
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Who's Mentioned
personTom Rahill“Ultimate Grand Prize winner who removed 96 pythons”locationEverglades National Park“Official competition location”organizationINVERSA“Platinum Level Sponsor”personRon DeSantis“Governor of Florida”organizationFish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida“Event partner and prize provider”organizationFlorida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission“Host of the Python Challenge”