HAVANA, Fla. - Participants in the annual Florida Python Challenge removed a record 294 invasive Burmese pythons from South Florida during a recent 10-day competition, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission recently announced.

The annual event drew nearly 1,000 participants from around the United States and Canada, all with a goal to remove the largest snakes from the region around the Everglades.

"The 2025 Florida Python Challenge can go in the books as a success thanks to the hard work of staff," FWC Chairman Rodney Barreto said in a statement. "The record number of invasive pythons removed from the Everglades during this year’s competition is a big win for native wildlife."

The ultimate grand prize of $10,000 and bragging rights went to Taylor Stanberry of Naples, Flor

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