Naples-based Conservancy of Southwest Florida’s python hunters smash records, removing massive invasive snakes to protect fragile Everglades wildlife.

Over 900 participants helped remove 280 invasive Burmese pythons from South Florida during the 2026 Florida Python Challenge, according to FWC.

During the most recent nesting season in the Everglades, python hunters with TheCritterCult said in their video that they prevented 431 invasive Burmese python eggs from hatching. "They are ...

They snaked their way right into the winner’s circle. Participants removed more than 230 Burmese pythons from the Florida Everglades during the Sunshine State’s annual 10-day contest. Nearly 1,000 ...