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Rocky Glades Small Game Area/Python Challenge Area
Specific Area Rules
Possession of a 2016 Python ChallengeTM permit is required to participate in the Python Removal
Competition portion of the 2016 Python ChallengeTM and allows for the removal and transport of live or
dead Burmese pythons. Python ChallengeTM participants that have a 2016 Python ChallengeTM permit do
not need a hunting license and WMA permit or a Python Removal permit to capture, remove, harvest or
transport live or dead Burmese pythons from the area.
During weekdays, access is restricted to non-motorized means. A limited number of participants will be
allowed access by vehicle on specified levees from 9:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays on a
first-come, first-served basis through gates located at official drop off locations.
Burmese pythons can be removed from ½ hour before sunrise to ½ hour after sunset.
A portion of this area only allows for live capture of pythons.
For portions of the area where lethal removal is allowed, see area regulations regarding legal methods for
taking pythons.
Snake hooks, snake tongs, snake bags and long-handled non-motorized tools may be used to capture
Burmese pythons.
Use of traps, bait, explosives, chemicals, smoke and motorized tools is prohibited.
Use of boats, airboats, ATVs, swamp buggies, tracked vehicles and unlicensed and unregistered
motorcycles is prohibited.
Use of vehicles off of levee roads is prohibited.
Taking wildlife with a gun on, from or across levees or the right-of-way of roads is prohibited.
Frog Pond Small Game Area/Python Challenge Area
Specific Area Rules
Possession of a 2016 Python ChallengeTM permit is required to participate in the Python Removal
Competition portion of the 2016 Python ChallengeTM and allows for the removal and transport of live
Burmese pythons. Python ChallengeTM participants that have a 2016 Python ChallengeTM permit do not
need a hunting license and WMA permit or a Python Removal permit to capture, remove or transport live
Burmese pythons from the area.
During weekdays, access is restricted to non-motorized means. A limited number of participants will be
allowed access by vehicle on specified levees from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays on a
first-come, first-served basis through gates located at official drop off locations.
Burmese pythons can be removed from ½ hour before sunrise to ½ hour after sunset.
Only live capture is allowed in this area.
Snake hooks, snake tongs, snake bags and long-handled non-motorized tools may be used to capture
Burmese pythons.
Use of traps, bait, explosives, chemicals, smoke and motorized tools is prohibited.
Use of boats, airboats, ATVs, swamp buggies, tracked vehicles and unlicensed and unregistered
motorcycles is prohibited.
Use of vehicles off of levees or roads is prohibited.
Taking wildlife with a gun on, from or across levees or the right-of-way of roads is prohibited.
Make sure to follow all of the Python Challenge™ General Competition Rules as
well as the Specific Area Rules.