Anyone joining the 2026 Florida Python Challenge must register and complete an online training course.
Florida's annual effort to tackle one of the world's most notorious invasive species is returning this July, but wildlife ...
Last year, Taylor Stanberry caught 60 Burmese pythons with her bares hands—a state record. But this self-taught hunter says she doesn't enjoy killing the snakes, she just knows it's a necessity.
The event also draws attention to the risks of releasing nonnative pets into the wild.
The annual python challenge in Florida starts July 10, offering $10,000 to the participant who removes the most pythons.
At Wildman's Pizza, visitors stop in for a slice of pie and python hunting history and souvenirs. Many hope to meet Wildman, Dusty Crum.
Steve Maugeri joined the CBS News Miami team in April 2024. Steve has always loved the beach and is excited to live this close to the ocean within a major city as well! EVERGLADES - Those ...
A team of Burmese python hunters caught a record breaking 8,000 pounds in snake this season. Meet the man leading the crusade.
Hunters participating in the Florida Python Challenge in July will have an abundance of python meet. But it is advised that ...
Eric Carle's 'The Greedy Python' offers a lesson on greed that resonates with Florida's invasive snake crisis.