Today the dates will be announced for the 2026 Florida Python Challenge. But who can forget 2025 when history was made?

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will announce the dates for this year's Python Challenge on May 19.

Nearly 300 Burmese pythons were removed during a record-setting Florida Python Challenge this year, state wildlife officials said. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free ...

Florida hosts an annual Python Challenge, offering a $10,000 prize to the participant who removes the most invasive pythons. The 2025 challenge winner, Taylor Stanberry, was the first woman to win and ...

Previous coverage: Python Challenge winner announced; 60 Burmese pythons removed TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Registration is open, and dates have been announced for the 2026 Florida Python Challenge. The ...

The competition takes place from Friday, July 10, until 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 19.

Florida wildlife officials released more information about the 2026 Florida Python Challenge on Tuesday, which brings hunters ...