The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the South Florida Water Management District are pleased to announce cash prizes exclusive to the 2023 Florida Python Challenge® thanks to INVERSA Leathers, the Bergeron Everglades Foundation and Edison National Bank
Both Professional and Novice competitors have an opportunity to win. Additional prizes will be awarded by the Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida. Prize winners will be announced at the awards ceremony.
Florida Python Challenge® Prizes
$10,000 Ultimate Grand Prize - Courtesy of INVERSA Leathers
Awarded to the participant who removes the most pythons as part of the competition
$7,500 Grand Prize Runner Up - Courtesy of Bergeron Everglades Foundation
Awarded to the participant who removes the second most pythons as part of the competition
Military Prizes - Courtesy of Edison National Bank
Most Pythons Military Category $2,500
Most Pythons Military Category Runner Up $1,500
Longest Python Military Category $1,000
Professional Prizes - Courtesy of the Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida
Most Pythons Professional Category $2,500
Most Pythons Professional Category Runner Up $1,500
Longest Python Professional Category $1,000
Novice Prizes - Courtesy of the Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida
Most Pythons Novice Category $2,500
Most Pythons Novice Category Runner Up $1,500
Longest Python Novice Category $1,000
Special thanks to our Bronze Level Sponsor Dakota Matting
NOTE: Florida Python Challenge® participants may only win one prize. If an individual is eligible for more than one prize, they will be awarded the prize of the highest value and the next qualifying participant in place for that category will be awarded the remaining prize.
Help us remove invasive Burmese pythons from the Everglades ecosystem for your chance to win prizes while helping native wildlife!