The South Florida Water Management District's new incentive program seems to be working with nearly 100 snakes eliminated so far in 2025.

The water management district began its landmark python hunting program in 2017. Hunters generally earn an hourly rate of $13.

The South Florida Water Management District's new python incentive program has led to the elimination of more than 100 of the invasive snakes.

The number of Python Challenge participants has fluctuated through the years including a high of nearly 1,600 in 2013. Meet the 2025 winner, Taylor Stanberry.