Everglades hunter wins $10,000 after capturing 96 invasive pythons in 10 days

Thomas Rahill claimed the top prize in Florida’s 2026 Python Challenge after removing 96 Burmese pythons from the Everglades. Participants removed 280 invasive snakes during the annual conservation ...

Florida Python Challenge 2026 winner: 96 snakes and $10K grand prize

The Brief The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has released the winners of the 2026 Python Challenge.

Python challenge grand prize winner snags 96 snakes along with $10,000

More than 900 contestants vying for the $10,000 grand prize scoured South Florida for 10 days during the 2026 Florida Python ...
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In Florida, hunters can trade Burmese pythons for pizza as the Everglades battle ramps up

"Snakin' ain’t easy. It is the right place at the right time." ...