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Record 294 Pythons Removed in 2025 Florida Challenge

8/15/2025

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The 2025 Florida Python Challenge set a record by removing 294 pythons, exceeding last year's 195.
Participants from 30 states and Canada took part, with Everglades National Park added as a location.
Taylor Stanberry won $10,000 for capturing 60 pythons; Donna Kalil followed with 56.
Since 2017, over 16,000 pythons have been removed, emphasizing conservation efforts.

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Story summary

The 2025 Florida Python Challenge set a record by removing 294 pythons, exceeding last year's 195.
Participants from 30 states and Canada took part, with Everglades National Park added as a location.
Taylor Stanberry won $10,000 for capturing 60 pythons; Donna Kalil followed with 56.
Since 2017, over 16,000 pythons have been removed, emphasizing conservation efforts.