Florida Python Killing Competition Comes To A Close - Here's Who Killed The Most Snakes
Image via Instagram Snake's back on the menu, boys! Okay, not literally, but Florida recently concluded its Burmese python-killing competition. Hunters came from 33 states for their chance to be crowned snake champion.
Who won the 2024 Python Challenge? How many snakes did they kill? What to know
This year's Florida Python Challenge was Aug. 9-18 and presented by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Winner of Florida’s Python Challenge removes 20 invasive snakes, earns big cash prize
TAMPA, Fla. ( WFLA) – The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has crowned a winner in the state’s annual Python Challenge, a competition that tasks hunters with removing invasive Burmese pythons from south Florida.
Meet the female python hunter taking 2nd place for most snakes caught in Florida challenge
Imagine wrestling a snake bigger than you! This veteran female python hunter did just that and took 2nd place for most pythons caught in 2024 Florida hunt.
See the winner of the 2024 Python Challenge and snakes caught during previous hunts
More than 850 hunters participated in the 2024 Florida Python Challenge. Take a look at some of the biggest Burmese pythons caught by the winners.
Hunter Wins 2024 Florida Python Challenge Catching 20 Invasive Snakes After Finishing 2nd Last Year
Florida Python Challenge wrapped up last month but the state just announced the official winners yesterday (September 17th) with this year's
See some of the biggest pythons caught in the 2024 Florida Python Challenge
More than 850 hunters participated in the 2024 Florida Python Challenge. Take a look at some of the biggest Burmese pythons caught by the winners.
Winners of the 2024 Python Challenge announced: Nearly 200 Burmese pythons captured
Ronald Kiger won the grand prize of the 2024 Python Challenge by bringing in 20 Burmese pythons. A total of 195 pythons were captured.
Florida wildlife authorities hold annual python challenge
Florida wildlife authorities held their annual challenge to catch Burmese pythons. The challenge was created with a goal of helping the Everglades ecosystem by catching and removing the invasive species.
Florida Python Challenge winner removes 20 Burmese pythons to earn $10,000 prize; novice hunter catches longest snake
Ronald Kiger, who caught 20 Burmese pythons, won $10,000. Donna Kalil got a $2,500 prize for catching 19 snakes.
Florida’s 2024 Python Challenge winner bagged 20 snakes. Longest python, other things to know
Nearly 200 Burmese pythons were removed from the Everglades during this year's Florida Python Challenge. See all 10 champions, including most caught.
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