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 .

A total of 934 participants from 30 states and Canada were involved in this year's hunt which included eight official locations including Everglades National Park.

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The winner of the $10,000 ultimate grand prize this year was Taylor Stan

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