Tom Rahill Captures Record-Breaking 96 Pythons in Everglades Hunt

In a historic feat for the Florida Python Challenge, hunter Tom Rahill captured 96 Burmese pythons in South Florida's wetlands during an event held at multiple wildlife management areas. His impressive haul earned him the top prize of $10,000 while officials emphasize that removing these invasive snakes is critical to protecting native species from threats like starvation and predation. While other hunters have set individual weight records for single catches in 2026, Rahill's achievement stands out as a record-breaking count rather than an isolated specimen size.