A monster 17-foot python that was captured in the Florida Everglades over the weekend is the largest caught so far under the python elimination program.

Kyle Penniston, an experienced python hunter and major contributor to Florida’s Python Elimination Program, outdid himself Monday night when he captured a record 17-foot, 5-inch python on his ...

Monster 17-foot python caught in Everglades Raw video: Record-setting reptile bagged as part of South Florida Water Management District's hunt for the invasive snakes.

The winner of the $10,000 ultimate grand prize this year was Taylor Stanberry, who removed a whopping 60 pythons.