Nearly 300 Burmese pythons were removed during a record-setting Florida Python Challenge this year, state wildlife officials said.

The 10-day competition that ran from July 11-20 resulted in a record 294 invasive pythons being removed, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officials said Wednesday.

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Just 195 pythons were caught during last year's challenge .

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

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Stanberry promotes herself as a "venomous keeper" and "venomous relocator" from Naples on her Instagram p

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