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(Illustration by Natalie Vineberg/The Washington Post; Lorenzo Tugnoli/For The Washington Post; Mohammed Saber/EPA/Shutterstock; Eyad Baba/AFP/Getty Images; Will Oliver/EPA/Shutterstock) It has been ...

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A Florida man with near-unmatched gumption for slaying snakes was awarded $1,000 through a new state incentive system for capturing a staggering 87 invasive pythons in just one month. Aaron Mann ...

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The challenge takes place from July 11-20 in designated South Florida locations. Participants compete for prizes, including $10,000 for removing the most pythons. Pythons must be killed humanely using ...