Tom Rahill captures 96 Burmese pythons in 10 days to win 2026 Florida Python Challenge

It was a bad week to be a Burmese python. Tom Rahill removed 96 of the invasive snakes from the Everglades in just 10 days — more than enough to leave the rest of the field in the swamp dust. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE FROM OUTKICK Rahill was named the ultimate grand prize winner of the 2026 Florida Python Challenge on Wednesday, earning $10,000 for capturing more snakes than any other competitor during the 10-day event. And apparently, once he got rolling, there was no stopping him. Rahill fo