Woman wins 2025 Florida Python Challenge as record number of snakes is removed
Nearly 300 Burmese pythons were removed during a record-setting Florida Python Challenge this year, state wildlife officials said
Nearly 300 Burmese pythons were removed during a record-setting Florida Python Challenge this year, state wildlife officials said.
The 10-day competition that ran from July 11-20 resulted in a record 294 invasive pythons being removed, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officials said Wednesday.
Just 195 pythons were caught during last year’s challenge.
A total of 934 participants from 30 states and Canada were involved in this year’s hunt which included eight official locations including Everglades National Park.
The winner of the $10,000 ultimate grand prize this year was Taylor Stanberry, who removed a whopping 60 pythons.
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