Man heads into the Everglades to bare-hand Burmese pythons and get a grip on his fear

The setup is part challenge, part training session. The Outdoor Dudes need to follow Kimmel as he operates deep in the Everglades, and Pettitte is determined to confront his greatest fear and hold a ...
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Slithering toward a $10,000 grand prize: 2026 Florida Python Challenge begins July 10

In just over two and a half weeks, the 2026 Florida Python Challenge will officially get underway. The 10-day event kicks off ...
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Florida’s Python Challenge is just wrangling snakes for some. But for military vets, it’s a chance to heal

For the animals and plants native to the Florida Everglades, the removal of invasive species like the Burmese python is a tough job that someone’s got to do. But for many military veterans who help ...
Orlando Sentinel

Python trapper: The annual Python Challenge does more harm than good | Commentary

The annual Python Challenge, aimed at reducing the invasive Burmese python population in the Florida Everglades, kicked off Aug. 9 and wraps up Aug. 18. It may seem like a well-intentioned effort to ...

Guns? Weapons hunters can use in Florida's python challenge

Can you use your firearm while competing in the Florida Python Challenge? Here's what to know before it begins.
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Florida annual python challenge removes nearly 200 invasive snakes from state

Nearly 200 Burmese pythons were removed from the Everglades in South Florida in August as part of an annual competition to eradicate the invasive species from the ecosystem. This year’s Florida Python ...