# Monstrous Slithering Sweets The Party Python Provides 36 Servings of Gummy Goodness in One Treat By Wes Walcott | Published 2012-11-09 | Updated 2012-11-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/party-python References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5958649/this-26-pound-36000-calorie-gummy-python-will-probably-still-kill-you) & [vat19](http://www.vat19.com/dvds/26-pound-edible-gummy-python-candy.cfm) Weighing in at nearly 27 pounds, the eight-foot-long edible gummy party python is your dentist's worst nightmare, and probably just about as deadly as an actual python if you were to consume it all. However, if you don't eat it, the [giant gummy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gummy-mystery-cube) makes quite an amazing art piece with intricate detail and color-shading exhibited on the carved scales and ridged coils of the snake. Just don't drop it on the carpet as dirt and dust are likely to stick to it like a magnet. Why such a colossal candy creation even exists is anybody's guess, but for those interested in getting their hands on one of these [36,000 calorie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crumbs-colossal-cupcake) behemoths, the party python comes in three flavors (red cherry, green apple and blue raspberry) and is available for $150 on [Vat19's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stang-taffy) website. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Giant Edible Creations:** Creating large-scale edible products such as the eight-foot-long gummy party python presents an opportunity for novelty and unique food experiences. - **Food as Art:** Using intricate detail and color-shading on edible creations like the giant gummy python provides an opportunity to combine food with artistic expression. - **Novelty Food Products:** Developing unique and massive food items like the 36,000 calorie party python offers an opportunity to capture consumer attention and create buzz. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Confectionery:** The confectionery industry can explore the potential of creating large-scale edible products and unique food experiences. - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can collaborate with food producers to create visually stunning edible art pieces. - **Marketing and Advertising:** The marketing and advertising industry can leverage the novelty and uniqueness of large-scale food creations to capture consumer attention and generate buzz. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Oversized Gummy Bear Lollipops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clever-candy-big-bear-pop.md) - [420-Pound Cannabis Candy Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-zen.md) - [Record-Breaking Gummy Mosaics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gummy-candy-mosaic.md) - [Expansive Jawbreaker Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clever-candy-jawbreaker-collection.md) - [Edible Slime Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slime-candy.md) - [Monstrous Halloween Gummy Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monsters-approved-candies.md) - [Bursting Gummy Worm Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trolli-sour-bursting-crawlers.md) - [Oversized Athlete-Approved Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shaqalicious-xl-gummies.md) - [Snake-Inspired Pizza Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snake-ring-pizza.md)