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(Tallahassee, FL) - A woman is the 2025 Python Challenge Ultimate Grand Prize winner for the competition that was held from July 10-20th.
Taylor Stanberry, who stands just 4'11" tall, singlehandedly wrangled a record number of the invasive snakes to take the $10,000 prize.
FWC's Sarah Funk handed the check to Stanberry today saying every competitor is a champion for conservation, but Taylor went above and beyond.
According to Funk, Taylor removed 60 snakes during the 10-day competition and all combined, competitors removed a record 294 pythons.
Funk says every invasive python removed from the Everglades is a win for our native wildlife and habitats.
Stanberry thanked the FWC for the win and the money.