Python captures by Florida scientists overshadowed by hoopla over annual amateur contest

By: Craig Pittman

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: June 18, 2026

Words: 2,085

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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According to the Bible, the world’s first con man was a snake. It deceived Adam and Eve, leading them to commit the first sin, which is how we wound up living in this messed-up world we have now.

I mention this because we are approaching the start of Florida’s snake-snagging season. The official name is the Florida Python Challenge, but I like to call it “the Florida version of The Simpsons’ ‘Whacking Day.’ …

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