A mother ball python creates a memorable scene while showing a protective side around her clutch. Her alert behavior adds personality to the egg care process as she prepares for the next stage. The ...

Rahill was named the ultimate grand prize winner of the 2026 Florida Python Challenge on Wednesday, earning $10,000 for capturing more snakes than any other competitor during the 10-day event. Rahill ...

A look at children’s python hatchlings, with a nod to upcoming Animal Con USA this September. Body found in search for Brit teen George Smyth who vanished after call for help while hiking Reform UK ...

Tom Rahill said he was on a mission. Rahill, the ultimate grand prize winner for the 2026 Florida Python Challenge, was recognized by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) today ...

Tom Rahill won the annual event, earning $10,000 for removing 96 Burmese pythons from South Florida Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2013, covering pets, ...

Professional python hunter Taylor Stanberry placed second in the 2026 Florida Python Challenge while five months pregnant. Stanberry, the first woman to win the competition in 2025, plans to continue ...

The snakes were a little more elusive this year, but 280 invasive Burmese pythons were removed during the annual Florida Python Challenge. The number was slightly below the 294 captured in 2025. The ...

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The 2026 Florida Python Challenge saw hundreds of participants compete to remove the invasive species from South Florida. Hunter Tom Rahill won the $10,000 grand prize for catching the most snakes, ...

The post 96 Pythons in 10 Days: Meet Florida's Challenge Champion appeared first on A-Z Animals. Several months ago, A-Z Animals published a story about the Florida Python Challenge. This state agency ...