Florida Python Challenge, July 11-20, 2025, has hunters trying to eliminate invasive Burmese snakes. Do they attack or kill humans? Are they venomous?

The predator might soon become the prey if Florida scientists can confirm that Burmese pythons -- an extremely invasive species in the Everglades -- are safe for us to eat.

Native to South and Southeast Asia, Burmese pythons are an invasive species impacting native wildlife in Florida's Everglades.

More than 900 people participated in the 2025 Florida Python Challenge. Contributing: Audrey Taylor Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY.

Taylor Stanberry competed in her first Florida Python Challenge in July and became the first female to win the ultimate grand ...

Do Burmese pythons eat or kill humans? No, they do not eat or kill human beings. As far as science knows, no Burmese python has ever killed a human here in Florida.