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Record 294 Pythons Captured in Florida Challenge

9/23/2025

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The 2025 Florida Python Challenge across eight South Florida locations (July 10–20) yielded 294 Burmese pythons, the most since 2013, with on-site humane killing required.
Taylor Stanberry won the Ultimate Grand Prize of $10,000 for capturing 60 pythons.
Michael Marousky captured the longest python, 15 feet 11 inches, earning $1,000; Kennith Chamberland (9'8") and Jonathan Miller (11'2") were other top winners.

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The 2025 Florida Python Challenge across eight South Florida locations (July 10–20) yielded 294 Burmese pythons, the most since 2013, with on-site humane killing required.
Taylor Stanberry won the Ultimate Grand Prize of $10,000 for capturing 60 pythons.
Michael Marousky captured the longest python, 15 feet 11 inches, earning $1,000; Kennith Chamberland (9'8") and Jonathan Miller (11'2") were other top winners.