Python challenge grand prize winner snags 96 snakes along with $10,000

More than 900 contestants vying for the $10,000 grand prize scoured South Florida for 10 days during the 2026 Florida Python Challenge.

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Florida Is Attacking Its Python Problem With Snake Leather Shoes

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Florida Python Challenge winner claims 96 snakes, $10,000 grand prize

This year's Florida Python Challenge was July 10-19 at eight designated locations in south Florida. More than 900 hunters participated.