Burmese pythons, an invasive species, threaten the Everglades ecosystem.
Competitors vie for $10,000 and help protect the Everglades.
These giant snakes can grow over 18 feet long and weigh over 200 pounds.
Pythons have decimated native wildlife populations.
Hunters scour the Everglades for these invasive reptiles.
The challenge emphasizes humane methods for capturing and killing pythons.
Learn about the record-breaking pythons caught in previous challenges.
Some experts question the effectiveness of the challenge.
