A new $10,000 award will go to the person who removes the most pythons as part of the Florida Python Challenge.
The challenge, which kicks off at 8am July 9 and ends at 5pm July 18, is aimed at getting rid of and building awareness about the invasive Burmese pythons, found in and around the Everglades, where they prey on birds, mammals and other reptiles. Since 2000, more than 13,000 Burmese pythons have been removed in Florida.
Participants who do not win the Ultimate Grand Prize, sponsored by Virtual Business Services, can still win thousands of dollars for the most pythons in the “Professional” or “Novice” categories. There are also awards for the longest snakes in both categories.
“We are grateful to Virtual Business Services for their generous donation and hope this sparks more interest in this important effort,” says Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission chairman Rodney Barreto.
Registration is now open at FLPythonChallenge.org. There is a $25 registration fee and participants must complete free online training.
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