A group of python hunters captured a record-breaking snake in Florida's Big Cypress National Preserve. The Burmese python was measured at 19 feet and approx 125 pounds. Pythons are an invasive species in Florida, and the government allows private hunters to capture or kill the reptile within its borders. The state's annual Florida Python Challenge, a multi-day event that provides cash incentives for whomever can catch the most snakes, kicks off next month from Aug 4 to Aug 13. | NowThis

BIG CYPRESS, Fla. — Florida wildlife officials have confirmed the capture of the longest snake ever officially recorded in the state, and yes, it’s exactly as massive as it sounds. The record-breaking Burmese python, measuring an astonishing 19 feet long and weighing 125 pounds, was captured in July 2023 inside Big Cypress National Preserve by renowned python hunter Jake Waleri and his team. To put that into perspective: this snake was longer than a pickup truck and heavier than most refrigerato