A quiet backyard in Freehold, New Jersey turned into the scene of an unexpected wildlife rescue after homeowners discovered a massive Burmese python had taken up residence in their shed.

An eight-foot Burmese python was found in a New Jersey back garden.

The 2026 Florida Python Challenge saw hundreds of participants compete to remove the invasive species from South Florida.

The Florida Python Challenge is an annual competition to remove invasive Burmese pythons.

This year’s Ultimate Grand Prize winner and the recipient of $10,000 was Tom Rahill, who removed 96 Burmese pythons from the Everglades National Park during the competition.