Increasing public awareness about Burmese pythons and how this invasive species is a threat to the Everglades ecosystem, including native wildlife, is the goal of the 2013 Python Challenge™.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and its partners are launching the 2013 Python Challenge™ to enlist both the general public and python permit holders in a month-long harvest of Burmese pythons. The public also is invited to two free educational and exciting events in south Florida:

The 2013 Python Challenge™ Kickoff on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013 at the University of Florida Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center in Davie.
The 2013 Python Challenge™ Awareness and Awards Event on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013 at Zoo Miami.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifRqSwGc-HY&feature=player_embedded

What prizes will be awarded to winners of the 2013 Python Challenge™?

Prizes in the General Competition are:

A $1,500 Grand Prize for the participant harvesting the most Burmese pythons.
A $1,000 prize for the participant harvesting the longest Burmese python.
An additional prize for which all persons participating in this competition are eligible; this will be awarded based on a random drawing.
Note: Winners must be present at the Feb 16, 2013 Python Challenge™ Awareness and Awards event to claim their prizes.

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