Florida's Python Problem

Burmese python, Florida

Florida Python Challenge 2026: How one hunter removed 96 Burmese pythons from the Everglades in 10 days

In a recent 10-day event in Florida, an impressive total of 280 invasive Burmese pythons were captured and removed. Tom Rahill led the charge by personally securing 96 of these snakes, earning him the competition's top honors.

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Tom Rahill captures 96 Burmese pythons in 10 days to win 2026 Florida Python Challenge

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Florida Python Challenge: Longest snakes caught added up to 33 feet

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Florida Python Challenge Removes 280 Invasive Burmese Pythons

Florida's annual Python Challenge resulted in 280 invasive Burmese pythons being removed from the wild, according to wildlife officials.

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Everglades hunter wins $10,000 after capturing 96 invasive pythons in 10 days

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Tom Rahill catches 96 snakes to unseat reigning Florida python champ Taylor Stanberry

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In Southwest Florida, Burmese pythons have become a major part of State Department employees' briefing

The snakes have become especially associated with the Everglades and surrounding areas.

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Florida's invasive pythons are technically edible, but the state says don't eat them

As Florida keeps removing invasive Burmese pythons from the Everglades, many Floridians are wondering if the snakes could serve an additional role as an edible delicacy.

After Florida incursion, State Department warns of 'Suitcase Invaders'

U.S. agency warns staff that it doesn't want another Southwest Florida Burmese python problem. Invaders part of State Department relocation warnings.

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Florida pythons are edible. There's just one big problem

The Florida Department of Health has issued a "do not consume python" advisory due to unhealthy mercury levels. Despite the advisory, it is not illegal to eat python meat in Florida. Some chefs and hunters suggest marinades or cooking methods like curry to ...