FAQ
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How do you contact Captain Bill for a python hunt?

The only way to communicate with us is through our Gmail pythonhunts@gmail.com

Please include name, good contact number the amount of people in your party along ages of any children that may be joining. Children 12 and under are only allowed to participate on a road hunt. We will also need to know if anyone in your party has high blood pressure or pre-existing heart conditions, or anything that we should be aware of.

Captain Bill will promptly reply to all emails

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Where do pythons reside in southern Florida?

The Burmese python inhabited in the Florida Everglades, and basically all of southern Florida. They are expanding their territory and are being caught north of the Everglades.

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How do pythons catch their prey?

The Burmese python does not have very good eyesight, but uses chemical receptors to taste. It’s pray through sent particles along with thermal receptors on the jawline
The python catches its prey by ambushing and latching on with its sharp teeth and quickly constricts the animal cutting off vital blood supply.

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How do we catch pythons?

We can use various methods of transportation, such as vehicles or boats. When we find a python your guide will make the first grab on the snake and ensure there is a safe area for the customer to operate and safely grab the snake. Anyone grabbing a python will be required to wear safety gear!

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Is there 100% guarantee on catching a python?

There is never any guarantee on a fishing or hunting charter ever. Just like our airboat tours we never know what we’re going to see. We use our knowledge to go to different areas at the best times for a higher percentage of success.

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Meals/Lodging/Transportation?
Customers are required to provide their own meals, lodging, and transportation.
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Where is the hunting location?

We are based out of Fort Lauderdale, but we will hunt anywhere on the east or west coast of Southern Florida, where we feel the best chances for success will be. We will communicate that with the customer at the time of booking and our departure point may be subject to change. You must have your own rental vehicle and understand you might have to drive a little bit to get to prime hunting grounds.

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Can we drink alcohol on the hunt?

No alcohol is allowed on any charter!
Alcohol consumption before the charter will result in a cancellation and zero refund.

You are allowed to use tobacco if you so choose.

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What is the refund policy?

24 hour advance notice. In the event that weather cancels, the charter there is a full refund. If you do not show up for the charter or contact 24 hours advance notice of departure time, there is no refund.

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Can we carry firearms on the hunt?

Customers are NOT allowed to carry any firearms!

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Do we have to sign any waivers?

All customers will have to sign to separate waiver documents, and parent or guardian will sign for minor children. All waivers must be emailed back to our business email. If the waivers are not signed, the charter will not commence.

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Can we bring snacks or beverages on the hunt?

Yes, you can bring any non-alcoholic beverages and any snacks or food.

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Can we keep the python?
Pythons are beautiful creatures, but unfortunately you cannot keep the snake. We must humanly euthanize the python in accordance with mandated guidelines. It is not safe to eat python meat due to the mercury content.
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What should we wear/bring?

All participants must wear shoes or boots! No sandals! Ankles must be covered.

During the summer hunts you can wear T-shirts, hiking pants/BDU and boots/sneakers.

During the winter months when we utilize boats to island hunt. It is advised to wear long sleeve shirts and hiking pants that you don’t mind getting torn or damaged. We recommend boots or sneakers. We will provide snake bite protection for the legs. Do not wear jeans or leggings.

On your Python hunt you are allowed to bring snacks and beverages in a small cooler. No large coolers please. No alcohol is allowed before or during the python hunting. You can drink alcohol on the airboat tours or fish spearing. Smoking is allowed on all charters.