Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you're looking for a way to become $10,000 richer, killing pythons may be it. The Florida Python Challenge starts in August and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Burmese pythons — large, nonvenomous constrictor snakes — are native to South Asia, but since they were introduced to Florida, ...

Although the Burmese python is not protected in Florida, anti-cruelty laws still apply when hunting this week. The competition recognizes the legal and ethical obligations to ensure humane killing is ...

It sounds challenging. Learn everything you need to know about a Burmese python in 60 minutes − how it arrived in Florida, how to identify a python, how to search for one and ultimately, the humane ...

Florida has long been the land of big, scary swamp critters, but the Burmese python has taken over as the king of creepiness in the past several decades. These largely aquatic beasts are living ...

The challenge takes place from July 11-20 in designated South Florida locations. Participants compete for prizes, including $10,000 for removing the most pythons. Pythons must be killed humanely using ...