The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) Governing Board's innovative Python Elimination Program hit a major milestone Thursday when hunters bagged their 500th Burmese python in less than ...

The program that has already eliminated more than 2,500 invasive pythons from Florida's Everglades is about to double down on its success. With Gov. Ron DeSantis' encouragement and Thursday's vote by ...

The South Florida Water Management District's python incentive program has eliminated nearly 100 Burmese pythons in six months. Matt Kogo removed 13 pythons in June, earning a $1,000 award. The ...

The South Florida Water Management District's Python Elimination Program awards cash prizes to python removal agents. Kevin Pavlidis was the top winner for November, earning $2,500 for removing the ...

The South Florida Water Management District's 2025 Python Elimination Program is helping to address the invasive snake ...

The South Florida Water Management District's monthly python elimination competition has led to the removal of 279 snakes in ...

MIAMI (CBSMiami) – It's official. An invasive Burmese python captured in the Everglades over the weekend has broken the state record measuring 18.9 feet long. The previous record was 18.8 feet long.

Mike Kimmel captured the 2,000th python for the South Florida Water Management District team. Kimmel caught the reptile at 3 a.m. after 10 hours of hunting without a single capture. This 2,000th catch ...