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Snake hunters gather in Florida to kill invasive pythons for $25,000 in prizes

The day has finally arrived.

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Florida Python Challenge is back. Why the state wants more snake hunters

On the prowl for invasive pythons, researchers are interrupting snake orgies

Python hunters hit a Florida Everglades island and find 4 big snakes, 3 nests, and an egg-filled female

A routine stop in the Florida Everglades quickly became a stark reminder of just how deeply invasive Burmese pythons have taken hold in the wetland.

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Florida hunter's 16-foot python catch tops in this elimination program

Florida is sending people in the Everglades to hunt for giant snakes — and it could net one person $10,000

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Florida Python Challenge: 10 questions for expert ahead of competition

The News-Press and Naples Daily News asked Kodiak Hengstebeck of the FWC 10 questions about this year's Python Challenge.

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Python meat should never be on the menu. Here's why

Hunters participating in the Florida Python Challenge in July will have an abundance of python meet. But it is advised that it not be eaten.

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In Photos: Scientists snag Everglades python eggs for invasive species research

See scientists wrangling the invasive snakes.