The 2025 Florida Python Challenge, held from July 10 to 20 in the Everglades, set a new record with participants removing 294 invasive Burmese pythons over the 10-day event. The competition aims to raise awareness and reduce the population of these snakes, which threaten native wildlife such as birds, alligators, and have contributed to a 95% decline in furry animals in the Everglades. Taylor Stanberry became the first woman to win the Ultimate Grand Prize by capturing 60 pythons, earning $10,000. Other notable participants included Aaron Mann, who caught 87 pythons in July and received $1,000, and Donna Kalil, who caught 56 snakes. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission oversees the program, which has shown progress in controlling the invasive species and offers monetary rewards to hunters. The event highlights ongoing efforts to protect the Everglades ecosystem from the ecological damage caused by Burmese pythons.