Woman claims $10,000 as "Ultimate Grand Prize" winner in Florida Python Challenge When it was all said and done Wednesday, a woman emerged as the top snake slayer of the 2025 Florida Python Challenge.

The Burmese python, a non native species to Florida, was first recorded in the Sunshine State in the 1990s. Its exact population size is unclear.

Florida officials unveiled the 2025 Python Challenge to fight invasive pythons and protect the Everglades.