A total of 294 Burmese pythons were eliminated during the 2025 Florida Python Challenge – the most of any python challenge since the event started in 2013. But only one snake by a hunter was declared ...

The 2025 Python Challenge removed a record 294 invasive Burmese pythons from Florida ecosystems. The competition drew more ...

The winner of the $10,000 ultimate grand prize this year was Taylor Stanberry, who removed a whopping 60 pythons.

The number of Python Challenge participants has fluctuated through the years including a high of nearly 1,600 in 2013. Meet the 2025 winner, Taylor Stanberry.

Florida wildlife officials report that this year’s Florida Python Challenge resulted in a record 294 Burmese pythons being removed from the state’s natural areas.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has announced the ultimate champion of the 2025 Florida Python Challenge.