Why Florida Can’t Shake Its Ongoing Invasive Snake Problem

Florida is home to some of the most unique ecosystems in the United States, from the vast wetlands of the Everglades to ...

One python hunter dominates March competition for removing snakes

One python hunter, Anthony Flanagan, had a busy March eliminating the invasive snakes. He was rewarded by the South Florida ...

This Family Made $10,000 Catching 20 Massive Pythons in Florida

During the Florida Python Challenge, one family walked away with the competition’s top prize after an impressive showing in ...
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This Burmese python ate a deer whole—and that’s bad news for Florida wildlife

Quick Take Burmese pythons are an invasive species in the Florida Everglades where they are decimating some medium-sized mammal species. There are multiple strategies to control these large snakes, ...

FWC announces results of the 2025 Florida Python Challenge

HAVANA, Fla. (WMBB) – Today, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and partners announced the final results and winners of the 2025 Florida Python Challenge. During this year’s ...

How One Hunter Is Battling Florida’s Growing Invasive Reptile Crisis

In this video, a Florida man, the “Python Cowboy,” hunts for invasive species. As he points out, “Here in Florida, we got ...