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How to Participate

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The Florida Python Challenge® is an effort to increase awareness about invasive species and the threats they pose to Florida’s ecology. The goal of the competition is to involve more people in Everglades conservation through invasive species removal. Those interested in actively removing Burmese pythons from the Everglades ecosystem can register for the Florida Python Challenge® Python Removal Competition

Get prepared to participate in the Florida Python Challenge®. These opportunities are all free (except for Registration) and available to anyone.

  1. Read the Rules
  2. Take the Required Online Training
  3. Register for the Florida Python Challenge® ($25.00 fee)
  4. Explore the Tool Kit
  5. Watch videos on safe capture techniques

Want to show support for invasive species management in the Everglades? Donate to the Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida to help support python removal in Florida!