Who is Taylor Stanberry Husband? All about Rhett Stanberry

Taylor Stanberry has won the top prize of $10,000 in the 2025 Florida Python Challenge after catching a total of 60 Burmese pythons during the 10-day contest.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) announced her as the winner, praising her efforts to help control one of the state’s most dangerous invasive species.

Who Is Taylor Stanberry?

Taylor lives in Naples, Florida with her husband, Rhett Stanberry. The couple shares a passion for snake hunting and regularly post content about it on their social media pages.

This year’s challenge drew 934 participants from 30 U.S. states and Canada, making it one of the most competitive python hunts in recent years. A record 294 pythons were captured in total.

Why Catching Pythons Matters

Burmese pythons are not native to Florida. They can grow up to 20 feet long and weigh nearly 200 pounds, according to Ron Bergeron of the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD).

These snakes are harming Florida’s natural ecosystem by eating native wildlife. As they have no natural predators in the area, their population has grown quickly, which threatens animals like rabbits, birds, and even deer.

Purpose of the Challenge

The Python Challenge is held every year to:

• Reduce the number of Burmese pythons

• Protect native species

• Raise awareness about invasive wildlife

FWC hopes more people will learn about this growing environmental problem through the event.

A Record Year for Snake Catchers

This year’s hunt broke records for both number of participants and number of snakes caught. Taylor Stanberry’s win stood out due to her high number — 60 snakes in just 10 days.

What’s Next for the Stanberrys?

Taylor and Rhett continue to educate others about the importance of removing invasive species. Their online content shows how dangerous — and rewarding — this work can be.

Their success highlights the real impact individuals can have in protecting Florida’s fragile ecosystems.