Florida Python Challenge begins with hands-on training for snake hunters

The 2026 Florida Python Challenge began with a training session for participants in west Broward County, where attendees learned to capture Burmese pythons in the Everglades. Aspiring hunters, including Sarah Gonzalez, practiced handling live pythons under expert supervision, with the competition offering cash prizes to those removing the most snakes. The event aims to reduce the invasive species' ecological impact while raising awareness.