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At the Galerie de Paléontologie et d'Anatomie comparée, Paris
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Found at Marcoola Beach in Sunshine Coast. Queensland, Australia.
Found in grass in bush adjacent to beach.
Single exposure, uncropped, handheld, in situ. Canon MT-24EX flash unit, Ian McConnachie diffuser.
Python 15/01/2018 14h26
No more loopings! The Python in De Efteling is de-looped in the afternoon of January 15th 2018. The tracks are fully renovated at the oldest steel double-loop Corkscrew roller coaster of Europe. 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.
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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 Environmentalists tried to get the building permit withdrawn, and the park's neighbors feared more problems arising from growing visitor numbers.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) ]
This Ball Python is number 3 of 25 drawings in Tim Jeffs' 'Intricate Ink Animals in Detail Volume 3'.
However, in the UK this snake is usually called a Royal Python a name that I prefer. Heads of tribes in Africa used to wear them around their necks as 'jewellery' and perhaps it gained the 'Royal' attribute there.
It acquired the name Ball Python because when it is frightened it rolls up in a ball with its head and neck in the centre of the ball for protection.
I have been fortunate to have had the experience of a friend's young adult pet royal python draped around my neck while I was sitting on a sofa. The snake skin is dry and silky smooth and the surprise is that they feel neither warm or cold as they are always at the ambient room temperature.
This one coloured with artistic licence and Prismacolor Premier pencils.
No, no the programming language but the roller coaster in Efteling... soaring just above us while we were having a waffle...
Python 19/05/2020 17h07
About 40 percent of the Python trains are used to guarantee the distance between people. Every two hours the trains are properly cleaned and sanitized. De Efteling is doing everything they can to remain open during this situation.
Efteling and the Corona Crisis
On March 11, 2020, the corona virus (COVID-19) was officially classified as a pandemic, a global epidemic. This led to the closure of Efteling from Saturday, March 14 to Tuesday, May 19, 2020.
Efteling appealed for government support through the Emergency Fund Bridging Employment scheme for 3,300 employees who are now at home, but who continue to be paid.
Based on a reservation system, the park was reopened with limited capacity from 20 May. The days before had already been tested with employees, residents of the reopened Bosrijk and subscription holders. The Efteling Hotel and holiday park Efteling Loonsche Land also opened again on that date.
The park has been modified in many ways; for example, plexiglass splash guards have been placed, the capacity of attractions is severely limited and shows such as Raveleijn are not running. In the Fairytale Forest a one-way route is indicated with signs and arrows on the pavement. [ Wikipedia ]
Indian Python
This Python was about 9 feet in length and it is still not fully grown.
Hingolgadh, Gujarat, India
02/01/2016
Canon EOS 7D + 55-250mm
Kids here keep pythons as pets and use them to pose for pictures at USD1 from tourist...
Bought them school stationery and books instead.
A closer look at the python that Tara was showing, with the warning that some guests might feel anxious. Angolan pythons originate in southwest Africa. They eat small mammals and birds, and sometimes amphibians or insects.
Aus dem TerraZoo in Rheinberg.
"Der Königspython (Python regius) ist eine Schlangenart innerhalb der Familie der Pythons (Pythonidae). Diese Riesenschlange bewohnt die Tropen West- und Zentralafrikas und ernährt sich von kleinen Säugetieren und Vögeln. Wie alle Mitglieder der Familie ist sie eine ungiftige Würgeschlange. Der Königspython ist mit einer maximalen Gesamtlänge von etwa 2 m die kleinste Art in der Gattung der Eigentlichen Pythons (Python)." (Wiki)
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About 25 years ago, I sold a pre-64 Winchester Model 12 trap gun (a pump action shotgun) for way more than I paid for it, and I decided to put that money into a hand gun or two that also had the potential for increasing in value over the years. I knew I wanted the classic of all classics, a Colt 1873 SAA revolver in .44 special, which I bought with part of the proceeds (see comment box below), but I still had a pretty good chunk of change left over from the M12 sale, and after some research, I settled on this Colt Python, .357 magnum. It is unquestionably the finest revolver ever made, and straight out of the box, it has such a silky smooth action, there was never any need to take it to a gunsmith to smooth things out. The only thing I changed was these better fitting - and better looking - grips.
However, there is one problem with both of these guns: I bought them for their investment potential, but the only way I can profit from their increased value is to sell them, and that ain't never gonna happen. The pleasure I get from taking them to the range and poking holes in those little round bulls eyes is of far greater value to me than the dollars they may bring.
ODT, "Begins with G."
Python 20/07/2018 22h07
The Python during the Negen Pleinen Festijn (Nine Squares Feast) during a late Summer night.
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FACTS & FIGURES
Opening date: April 12, 1981 (re-opened after renovation March 31, 2018)
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) ]
Aus dem TerraZoo in Rheinberg.
"Der Königspython (Python regius) ist eine Schlangenart innerhalb der Familie der Pythons (Pythonidae). Diese Riesenschlange bewohnt die Tropen West- und Zentralafrikas und ernährt sich von kleinen Säugetieren und Vögeln. Wie alle Mitglieder der Familie ist sie eine ungiftige Würgeschlange. Der Königspython ist mit einer maximalen Gesamtlänge von etwa 2 m die kleinste Art in der Gattung der Eigentlichen Pythons (Python)." (Wiki)
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Python molurus bivittatus
At just under ten feet, this adult male python was quite a handful while being removed from the Florida everglades. These large, powerful snakes are wreaking havoc on native wildlife, with an estimated population of over 100,000 individuals in south Florida.
four different baby ball python morphs
the morphs are (clockwise):
right: ghost
bottom: enchi like
left: black pastel
top: pastel
In 1981 Colt introduced the Python Hunter, made about 2000 of them. In 1983 introduced the Python Silhoutte, only info I could find was that they made about 200, maybe 500 of them, I am going to send to Colt for the letter and find out how many were made. The Hunter and the Silhouette were both custom shop guns, came with the Leoplod scopes with the Leopold / Colt emblem on the scope. The serial number on mine indicates that it was made in 1981, but they weren't out even introduced till 1983. I believe from some research that Colt would take blocks of serial numbered guns from a year into the Custom Shop, and sometimes they were not even built till years later. The only difference between them was the scroll marks on the barrels and the case they came in.
Found that they are selling for about $4000, sometimes in less condition as mine with case and so forth.
Trying to find one for sale? Good luck. You MIGHT see a Hunter for sale online OCCASIONALLY.