What is a ball python snake? And why isn't this 'nice cousin' to the Burmese hunted in Florida? We explain the details.

The 2024 Florida Python Challenge is Aug. 9-18 and is held every August under the guidance of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

While its not against the law to eat python, it's just not recommended, according to FWC's Python Challenge website. Here's what to know before trying it out. What are Burmese pythons?