Python Challenge 2026 dates revealed. Do these snakes attack people?

Burmese pythons are an invasive species in Florida that pose a significant threat to the Everglades ecosystem. The Florida Python Challenge is an annual event designed to raise awareness and remove the invasive snakes. While nonvenomous, a python bite can be painful and cause significant bleeding. One of Florida’s most anticipated events of the year is almost here — the 2026 Florida Python Challenge. The Burmese python is a large, nonvenomous constrictor snake that is an invasive species in Florida. Burmese pythons were introduced to Florida through the pet trade in the 1970s and have since become well-established in the…