Hunters and adventurers alike are gearing up for the Python Challenge, a 10-day event emphasizing safety for both hunters and the surrounding species.

This can impact other animals in the wild who might ingest python meet, which is another reason to properly dispose of a dead python after it has been humanely killed.

What to do if you see a Burmese python in Florida? If you come across a Burmese python, avoid it and report the sighting to the Federal Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.