Florida’s inaugural Python Challenge snake hunt – in pictures

The Python Challenge, an open-invitation competition held by the state's Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, is a one-month snake hunt to catch and kill invasive and prolific Burmese pythons. 

The contest has drawn hundreds of amateur hunters armed with captive bolt guns and machetes, each hoping to win the $1,000 and $1,500 prizes

• guardian.co.uk, Wednesday 23 January 2013 12.28 GMT

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