The python removal competition begins at 12:01 a.m. on July 11 ,2025 and ends at 5 p.m. on July 20, 2025. If you are interested in participating in the SFWMD's python program , you need to apply.

The team currently has around 40 scout snakes in its program, and they’ve helped catch some of the biggest pythons ever recorded in the Florida Everglades. The scouts have also led the team to some ...