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Florida’s 2026 Python Challenge begins Friday: Here’s what to know
Python hunters in Florida will begin competing in the state’s annual removal competition one minute after the clock strikes midnight on Friday.
Florida wildlife officials released more information about the 2026 Florida Python Challenge on Tuesday, which brings hunters from all over to compete for a big cash prize while also helping protect the local ecosystem. The competition has been held every ...
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The 2026 Florida Python Challenge starts July 10. It is another opportunity for hunters to put a dent in the invasive Burmese python population and win some money while doing it.
A Burmese python population has emerged in Southwest Florida, raising fresh concerns about the invasive predator's spread.
