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A traditional event called the 'Florida Python Challenge' will take place from July 10 to 19 in Florida, where participants compete to catch invasive Burmese pythons in the wetlands of the Everglades. The winner who captures the most snakes will receive a prize of $10,000. Organized by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and the Southwest Florida Water Management District, the competition aims to reduce the population of these invasive species, which pose a threat to native wildlife. Participants include both amateurs and professionals, and they must register, complete training, and pay a $25 fee. Snakes must be killed humanely, and the use of firearms is prohibited. Burmese pythons, originally from Southeast Asia, arrived in Florida mainly due to the pet trade and their numbers increased further after Hurricane Andrew in 1992 destroyed a facility housing them. Adult pythons have few natural predators and reproduce rapidly, posing a serious threat to the Everglades ecosystem. Last year’s winner, Taylor Stenberg, caught 60 pythons, while the 2025 event saw a record 294 pythons removed by 934 competitors from 30 U.S. states and Canada.
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