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Ruigrijk | Python 31/03/2018 13h04
The contemporary way of communication in the Efteling. Designer Anton Pieck (19 April 1895 – 24 November 1987) who died more than 30 years ago never could imagine what this sign was about. Social media like Facebook, Messenger, Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat were nonexistent. Anton Pieck never wanted the Python in 'his' park as well, but the opening of Python transformed De Efteling from a playground with some fairytales to one of the most important themeparks in Europe and even in the world.
De Efteling
The Efteling is a fantasy-themed amusement park in Kaatsheuvel in the Netherlands. The attractions are based on elements from ancient myths and legends, fairy tales, fables, and folklore.
The park was opened in 1952. It has since evolved from a nature park with a playground and a Fairytale Forest into a full-sized theme park. It now caters to both children and adults with its cultural, romantic, and nostalgic themes, in addition to its wide array of amusement rides.
It is the largest theme park in the Netherlands and one of the oldest theme parks in the world. It is twice as large as the original Disneyland park in California and antedates it by three years. Annually, the park has nearly 5 million visitors. In 2016, it was the third most visited theme park in Europe, behind Disneyland Paris and Europa-Park. Over the years, it has received over 125 million visitors.
Location: Kaatsheuvel, North Brabant, Netherlands
Opened: 1952
Operating season: Year-round
Visitors per annum: 4.76 million in 2016
Area: 72 ha the park; 276 ha the resort
Rides: Total 35
Roller coasters 6
Water rides 4
[ Source and much more Info: Wikipedia - De Efteling [2017]
Simple yet ingenious, the Python Striker is a state-of-the-art tool for maximizing the benefits of shadow boxing and grappling drills. With no external body attachments, the Python Striker allows you to “train while you play”. The Python Striker provides resistance to the hands and feet, which allows fighters to engage in any type of activity-from shadow boxing to takedowns and other grappling drills, or throwing medicine balls. The Python Striker builds strength and quickness in the hips, arms, and legs. stroo.ps/striker
For this week I used the lyric "New skin like a python" and decided to make half of my skin that of a snake and the other half normal skin to show a the change. I believe that this half and half went to further the surrealism presented because it gives more of a story where one would wonder how this change came about. I did normal editing with an S curve and desaturated colors.
6000px x 4000px. 20in x 13.333in. 300ppi.
Python bivittatus
A healthy adult that was found crossing a forest road at 4:15 AM with an air temperature of 64 degrees Fahrenheit after a long night of alligator work. This is the 10th python I've seen this year, and is easily the oddest circumstance in which I've found one.
This beautiful specimen, came out one early morning near our house, I had to go to work, but wife and kiddo watched this guy for an hour or so, snaps are taken by her.
In this snap after all the turmoil its trying to slink away quietly.
Hasimara, Dooars, west bengal,India
Simple yet ingenious, the Python Striker is a state-of-the-art tool for maximizing the benefits of shadow boxing and grappling drills. With no external body attachments, the Python Striker allows you to “train while you play”. The Python Striker provides resistance to the hands and feet, which allows fighters to engage in any type of activity-from shadow boxing to takedowns and other grappling drills, or throwing medicine balls. The Python Striker builds strength and quickness in the hips, arms, and legs. stroo.ps/striker
Simple yet ingenious, the Python Striker is a state-of-the-art tool for maximizing the benefits of shadow boxing and grappling drills. With no external body attachments, the Python Striker allows you to “train while you play”. The Python Striker provides resistance to the hands and feet, which allows fighters to engage in any type of activity-from shadow boxing to takedowns and other grappling drills, or throwing medicine balls. The Python Striker builds strength and quickness in the hips, arms, and legs. stroo.ps/striker
The Burmese python (Python bivittatus) is one of the five largest species of snakes in the world (about the third-largest as measured either by length
or weight). It is native to a large variation of tropic and subtropic areas
of South and Southeast Asia.
They are often found near water and are sometimes semi-aquatic,
but can also be found in trees. Wild individuals average 3.7 m long,
but have been known to reach 5.74 m .
Burmese pythons are mainly nocturnal rainforest dwellers. When young, they are equally at home on the ground and in trees, but as they gain girth, they tend to restrict most of their movements to the ground. They are also excellent swimmers, being able to stay submerged for up to half an hour. Burmese pythons spend the majority of their time hidden in the underbrush.
Like all snakes, the Burmese python is carnivorous. Its diet consists
primarily of appropriately sized birds and mammals. The snake uses its
sharp rearward-pointing teeth to seize its prey, then wraps its body
around the prey, at the same time contracting its muscles, killing
the prey by constriction. It is often found near human habitation due
to the presence of rats, mice, and other vermin as a food source.
Burmese pythons are often sold as pets Although this species has a reputation for docility, they are very powerful animals, capable of inflicting severe bites or even killing a keeper by constriction.
Burmese Python coiled up, through the glass at Whipsnade Zoo, Dunstable
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This Scrub Python was found sunning its very full stomach on a log. This Scrub Python is 3 to 4 metres long and the lump in its belly is either a Rock Wallaby or a Tree Kangaroo.
To swallow a lump this size, the Scrub Python has to dislocate its jaw and stretch its mouth and throat a huge amount. A slow process for sure.
Python 08/02/2018 13h42
The Python is undergoing a full renovation between January and March 2018. After about 36 years it was time to renovate this famous roller coaster. Perhaps one of the first roller coasters in Europe that was considered cultural heritage. The last ride was made on the 5th of January and the demolition started on Monday 8th January. After one week more than half of the tracks were dismantled.
The new Python (lets call it Python verson 2.0) is sheduled to re-open the last week of March or early April. The entrance and waiting lines will be changed as well.
Python
Python is a double-loop Corkscrew roller coaster in the Efteling amusement park in the Netherlands. When it started operation, it was the largest steel roller coaster on the European mainland.
With Python, Efteling started the implementation of a new strategy: development from a fairy-tale forest into an all-round amusement park. This change led to many problems with the local community. Environmentalists tried to get the building permit withdrawn, and the park's neighbors feared more problems arising from growing visitor numbers. Because of the likely noise pollution, the highest court of public justice ordered the construction to be stopped. After some time, construction could recommence, but legal problems continued for several more years.
In 2005 the trains were replaced by Kumbak Coasters designed by Karel Willemen and in December 2011 with Vekoma MK1212 trains. In mid January 2012, the python was fitted with new carriages. These new cars have a new set of restraints which accommodate the needs of riders large and small. There is a flexible over the shoulder strap which is not unlike those on accelerator coasters such as Kingda ka but slightly thicker. Over these are metal bars for riders to hold on to and to give support to the under straps. Also, the cars have been fitted with wheels that allow a smoother ride.
FACTS & FIGURES
Opening date: April 12, 1981
Type / model: steel double-loop Corkscrew roller coaster
Manufacturer: Vekoma
Lift/launch system: chain lift
Height: 29.00 m
Drop: 22 m
Length: 750.00 m
Speed: 75 km/h
Inversions: 4
Duration: 120 seconds
Capacity: 1400 riders per hour
G-force: 0 - 3.5
Trains: 2 trains with 7 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in 2 rows for a total of 28 riders per train.
[ Source: Wikipedia - Python (Efteling) ]
Eric Idle, Graham Chapman, Michael Palin, John Cleese, Terry Jones, and Terry Gilliam make up Monty Python's Flying Circus, a wonderfully inane 1970s British comedy show on which I was raised.
The Burmese python (Python bivittatus) is one of the five largest species of snakes in the world (about the third-largest as measured either by length
or weight). It is native to a large variation of tropic and subtropic areas
of South and Southeast Asia.
They are often found near water and are sometimes semi-aquatic,
but can also be found in trees. Wild individuals average 3.7 m long,
but have been known to reach 5.74 m .
Burmese pythons are mainly nocturnal rainforest dwellers. When young, they are equally at home on the ground and in trees, but as they gain girth, they tend to restrict most of their movements to the ground. They are also excellent swimmers, being able to stay submerged for up to half an hour. Burmese pythons spend the majority of their time hidden in the underbrush.
Like all snakes, the Burmese python is carnivorous. Its diet consists
primarily of appropriately sized birds and mammals. The snake uses its
sharp rearward-pointing teeth to seize its prey, then wraps its body
around the prey, at the same time contracting its muscles, killing
the prey by constriction. It is often found near human habitation due
to the presence of rats, mice, and other vermin as a food source.
Burmese pythons are often sold as pets Although this species has a reputation for docility, they are very powerful animals, capable of inflicting severe bites or even killing a keeper by constriction.
This Python was a bit like the Olive Python I found in Karijini: slow moving and not really interested in my shooting…
Thanks to Hamilton Reptiles (Next Years Reptiles) for modeling!
The Woma Python again, these creatures have a very odd feel to them, it's so much smoother than any other snake I've held!
Simple yet ingenious, the Python Striker is a state-of-the-art tool for maximizing the benefits of shadow boxing and grappling drills. With no external body attachments, the Python Striker allows you to “train while you play”. The Python Striker provides resistance to the hands and feet, which allows fighters to engage in any type of activity-from shadow boxing to takedowns and other grappling drills, or throwing medicine balls. The Python Striker builds strength and quickness in the hips, arms, and legs. stroo.ps/striker
The Burmese python (Python bivittatus) is one of the five largest species of snakes in the world (about the third-largest as measured either by length
or weight). It is native to a large variation of tropic and subtropic areas
of South and Southeast Asia.
They are often found near water and are sometimes semi-aquatic,
but can also be found in trees. Wild individuals average 3.7 m long,
but have been known to reach 5.74 m .
Burmese pythons are mainly nocturnal rainforest dwellers. When young, they are equally at home on the ground and in trees, but as they gain girth, they tend to restrict most of their movements to the ground. They are also excellent swimmers, being able to stay submerged for up to half an hour. Burmese pythons spend the majority of their time hidden in the underbrush.
Like all snakes, the Burmese python is carnivorous. Its diet consists
primarily of appropriately sized birds and mammals. The snake uses its
sharp rearward-pointing teeth to seize its prey, then wraps its body
around the prey, at the same time contracting its muscles, killing
the prey by constriction. It is often found near human habitation due
to the presence of rats, mice, and other vermin as a food source.
Burmese pythons are often sold as pets Although this species has a reputation for docility, they are very powerful animals, capable of inflicting severe bites or even killing a keeper by constriction.
Simple yet ingenious, the Python Striker is a state-of-the-art tool for maximizing the benefits of shadow boxing and grappling drills. With no external body attachments, the Python Striker allows you to “train while you play”. The Python Striker provides resistance to the hands and feet, which allows fighters to engage in any type of activity-from shadow boxing to takedowns and other grappling drills, or throwing medicine balls. The Python Striker builds strength and quickness in the hips, arms, and legs. stroo.ps/striker