Not everything in nature is as beautiful or as hilarious as we're mostly used to. It has a dark side, too, and I'll completely understand if this list by Bored Panda forces you to build a pillow-fort in your living room and avoid going outside for a week.

From a mama centipede protecting its babies to a wasp colony building a nest around a discarded doll, these pictures feature some of the scariest things Mother Earth has to offer. Scroll down to test how brave you are, and vote for your favorite entries.

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#1

This Lava Pit Looks Like It's Sucking The Souls Of The Damned Into Hell

Person standing on a volcanic formation with a molten lava hole, showcasing nature's scary landscapes.

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    Hermit Crab Using A Discarded Doll Head For A Shell

    Crab with a baby doll head on its back in a natural setting, making for a creepy encounter in nature.

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    #3

    Wasps Build Nest Around A Discarded Child's Doll

    Creepy wasp nest resembling a doll's head in tree, nature inspired horror.

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    #4

    An Abandoned Hornet's Nest My Dad Found In His Shed That He Hadn't Been In For A Couple Years. The Head Is Apart Of A Wooden Statue It Fused With

    Creepy wasp nest with a face-like shape, resembling eerie human features. Nature's bizarre creation, making you say 'NOPE.'

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    #5

    Mama Centipede Protecting Her Babies

    Creepy centipede curled up inside a container, showcasing nature's unsettling surprises.

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    #6

    Somebody Responsible For The Lake Found The Fox (Which Drowned) In The Ice, Cut Him Out And Put Him Back On The Ice To Keep People Off The Ice

    Frozen fox encased in ice on a snowy landscape, showcasing nature's eerie side.

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    #7

    Cymothoa Exigua Is A Type Of Parasite That Enters Fish's Gills, Eats Their Tongue, And Then Replaces It

    Fish with tongue-eating parasite, showcasing a startling example of nature's surprises.

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    #8

    Husks Of Dead Flowers In My Garden. Look Like Skulls/Plague Masks

    Unusual dried seed pods resembling skulls on a green plant, showcasing nature's creepy side.

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    #9

    Devil's Fingers Fungus

    Bizarre red fungus emerging from ground, resembling creepy tentacles in nature.

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    #10

    Smiiiittttttthhhhhers

    Unusual sea creature held by a person with scenic mountain and lake background, highlighting nature's surprises.

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    #11

    So Many Bees In The Wall That Their Honey Is Leaking Through An Outlet

    Ants trailing down wall outlet with leaking honey, showing nature’s invasion indoors.

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    #12

    Antarctic Worm Species Called Eulagisca Gigantean

    Strange marine creature with bristle-like appendages and sharp jaws, illustrating nature's unsettling designs.

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    #13

    Snake Head Caterpillar

    Caterpillar mimicking a snake on a vine, showcasing nature's surprising design.

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    #14

    A Centipede That Was Devoured By A Viper, Ate Its Way Out

    Snake curling around a large beetle on wooden ground, showcasing nature's shocking moments.

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    #15

    This Tree In Nebraska Was Struck By Lightning And Burning Afterwards A Day Later

    Tree struck by lightning, burning inside in a forest setting, showcasing the power and unpredictability of nature.

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    #16

    Lizard Growing Another Foot On It's Tail?

    Lizard with a forked tail on a white pipe, showcasing nature's unusual surprises.

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    #17

    Fireants Create A Floating Island Of Themselves To Ride Out The Houston Flooding

    Raft of ants floating on water during rain, showcasing a fascinating yet unsettling aspect of nature.

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    #18

    Was About To Show My Kids That Cicada Shells Aren't Gross And Scary When

    Cicada emerging from its shell on a tree trunk, showcasing a fascinating and eerie aspect of nature.

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    #19

    These Reticulated Pythons Self-Segregated Themselves Based On Color Just After Hatching

    A cluster of brightly colored snakes in a container, showcasing nature's surprising and unsettling forms.

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    #20

    Caribou (Rangifer Tarandus) Bull Showing Antlers That Are Shedding Velvet, North America

    Caribou with striking antlers sits in a colorful autumn landscape.

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    #21

    A Beehive Built Around Wind Chimes At My Friend's House

    Wasp nest with metal wind chimes hanging from a tree, showcasing nature's surprising creations.

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    #22

    The Sheepshead Fish Has Human-Like Teeth

    Close-up of fish with human-like teeth, highlighting nature's uncanny surprises and dual rows in mouth.

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    #23

    Wingless Fly Penicillidia That Attaches To Bats' Heads And Never Leaves Its Body

    Close-up of a bat with a spider-like creature on its face, showcasing a creepy moment in nature.

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    #24

    This Gecko With Three Tails

    Gecko with a split tail clinging to a textured wall, showcasing nature's oddities.

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    #25

    Ant On My Porch Carrying The Head Of His Vanquished Enemy

    Ant carrying a large insect part, showcasing a striking example of nature's surprises.

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    #26

    A Landslide In Taiwan

    Landslide causing highway collapse in nature, creating a dramatic and scary scene.

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    #27

    The Battle

    A snake wrapped around a bird's beak in a surprising nature encounter.

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    #28

    My Mussel Contained A Tiny Half-Eaten Crab

    Mussel held in hand reveals a small crab inside, with fries in the background, showcasing a surprising moment in nature.

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    #29

    My Cousin Caught A Lobster With Double Pinchers. Both Claws Work

    Lobster with unusual claw shape, showcasing a fascinating side of nature.

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    #30

    A Venus Fly Trap Getting A Huge Meal

    Slug caught in Venus flytrap, showcasing a fascinating and eerie moment in nature.

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    #31

    Spiked Skeleton

    Nature scene with a fish skeleton protruding from sand, conveying a sense of unease.

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    #32

    Arachnids Aren't Safe From Cordyceps Fungus Either

    Strange orange fungus on insect in hand, showcasing nature's creepy and bizarre side.

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    #33

    Battle-Scarred Hippo

    A hippo with red markings on its skin near green bushes, showcasing the unexpected side of nature.

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    #34

    Lamprey's Mouth

    Close-up of a lamprey's mouth, showcasing nature’s strange and unsettling side.

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    #35

    Millions Of Fire Ants Floating In Flooding From Harvey

    Flooded muddy landscape creating a nope-worthy scene in nature.

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    #36

    Lightning Struck This Fishing Rod

    Boat reel tangled with eerie black seaweed, creating a spooky nature scene.

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    #37

    This Crab Claw Grew Another Smaller Claw

    Close-up of a broken crab claw, with a cooked crab in the background, highlighting unexpected nature encounters.

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    #38

    Brave Patriot Bald Eagle Takes Down Wimpy Canadian Goose

    Bald eagle standing on a goose in a yard, with a wooden fence in the background. Nature's raw moments with wildlife.

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    #39

    Gecko Eats His Own Tail

    Green gecko eating a long insect, demonstrating fascinating yet eerie behavior in nature.

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    #40

    Fatal Blow

    Chameleon eating a snake on a tree branch, showcasing the wild side of nature.

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