The relationship Nigerians have with animals is a very funny one. Sometimes it is a relationship of stomach satisfaction where they eat any animal whatsoever. The second relationship is one of fear. Let’s explore that together. Warning: This post is not for the fainthearted. Don’t say we did not tell you oh.

1. Bats.

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This is all shades of scary, to be honest. Especially they way they sleep and conduct all their business. Imagine entering a place and seeing all of them come at you. Omo, blood of Jesus is the next thing to shout o.

2. Wall geckos.

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This is spooky, honestly. Especially when you’re washing plates at the sink and you raise your eyes to find it staring at you.

3. Snakes.

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I don’t even need to say anything. Only a cultist will see a snake and smile.

4. Owls.

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This bird don suffer for the hands of Nigerians. Especially MFM people. In fact sef, every church people in this Nigeria.

5. Lizards.

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This is more disgusting than scary to me, sha. Imagine it crawling over your legs. The scaly skin. Eww.

6. Dogs.

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CAUTION: Beware of dogs.

7. Cats.

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Nollywood didn’t help matters sha. Half the time we all believe this is somebody’s aunty waiting for 12am to reach so she can manifest.

8. Rats.

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The menace of Nigerian households.

9. Hens.

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It’s those ones that just gave birth that have all the wahala sha. Na dem.

10. A herd of cattle.

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Notice we didn’t say cow. A herd, especially when they are coming towards you.

God safe us.

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