Three python hunters received $1,000 for catching the longest snake in their division during the 2026 Florida Python Challenge.

The female snake measures in at approximately 23 feet and 8 inches, although its length can be significantly extended when sedated "A python this big will probably be drawn toward a village … and once ...

More than 900 contestants vying for the $10,000 grand prize scoured South Florida for 10 days during the 2026 Florida Python Challenge.

Moving the annual competition from January to July significantly increased the number of pythons captured. The timing of the challenge also coincides with the python hatching season, leading to more ...