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NewsWSVN 7 MiamiAugust 5, 2026Miami-Dade

Tom Rahill wins $10,000 in 2026 Florida Python Challenge for removing 96 snakes

Tom Rahill secured the $10,000 grand prize in the 2026 Florida Python Challenge by removing 96 Burmese pythons during the 10-day competition. The event, organized by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, drew over 900 participants from 30 states and two countries to help curb the invasive snake population in South Florida.

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Why It Matters

The annual competition incentivizes the removal of invasive Burmese pythons, which pose a significant threat to native wildlife and the South Florida ecosystem.

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personTom Rahill“Grand Prize winner who removed 96 pythons.”organizationWSVN 7 Miami“News outlet reporting on the event.”organizationFlorida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission“Organized the 2026 Florida Python Challenge.”