WILDLIFE
2025 'Florida Python Challenge' winners revealed. See who caught the most invasive snakes
Jeffrey HrunkaSept. 13, 2025, 4:44 p.m. ET
Brian Cover is the winner of the South Florida Water Management District's 2025 Python Program, winning $1,000 for capturing 63 invasive Burmese pythons.
The Burmese python is a large nonvenomous constrictor that is an invasive species in Florida, threatening the state's native wildlife. Florida's python challenge aims to raise awareness of Burmese pythons and curb a rising population.
Provided By South Florida Wather Management DistrictThe Burmese python is a large nonvenomous constrictor that is an invasive species in Florida, threatening the state's native wildlife. Florida's python challenge aims to raise awareness of Burmese pythons and curb a rising population.
Python hunter Aaron Mann, left, won $1,000 for capturing 87 Burmese pythons in July 2025. Mann participated in the South Florida Water Management District's python incentive program. Next to Mann is Christina Kraus.
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Matt Kogo won $1,000 from the South Florida Water Management District for capturing the most pythons during the month of June. He caught 13 pythons.
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Donna Kalil was the Python Elimination Program's May winner, capturing 16 pythons.
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Andre Brown was the Python Elimination Program's April winner, capturing 8 pythons.
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Kyle Perry was the Python Elimination Program's March winner, capturing 12 pythons.
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Kevin Pavlidis was the Python Elimination Program's February winner, capturing 18 pythons.
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Kyle Perry was the Python Elimination Program's January winner, capturing 28 pythons.
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