Tom Rahill captured 96 Burmese pythons in Everglades National Park in just 10 days, but his real mission involved a veteran and a 17-foot snake.

Thomas Rahill claimed the top prize in Florida's 2026 Python Challenge after removing 96 Burmese pythons from the Everglades.

According to organizers, the annual challenge promotes conservation by raising awareness about invasive species and protecting the Everglades ecosystem.

The 2025 Florida Python Challenge yielded 294 Burmese pythons, the most since the challenge began. Taylor Stanberry won the Ultimate Grand Prize of $10,000 for capturing 60 pythons. A total of 294 ...

Video filmed recently shows firefighters capturing a 66-pound (30-kilogram), 13- to 16-foot (4- to 5-meter) python after it entered a chicken coop in Guangxi, China. Authorities said the snake had ...