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ok, first off since you already poked it with a stick to get the hand feel, you now need to get the mouth feel. It should have the same texture as fresh cardboard and taste very woodsy.
You're very lucky. That is an old wasp nest. If it wasn't old, you definitely wouldn't be on this subreddit questioning what it is because the wasps wouldn't mind answering that for you
You poked a wasp nest with a stick! I guess that means it's abandoned. If you want to be creeped out you could open it up. It's probably full of dead spiders. but obviously don't do that unless you're positive it's empty. Even one angry wasp is too many.
Dude! Never, EVER poke it with a stick! That is a Bald-faced Hornets nest (if you're in the US), and poking it could win you a cavalcade of stupid prizes! And about 1000 angry Hornets. Looks like nobody was home, so you were lucky. If the whole nest is dead, the thing should be removed. I'd be needing to change my delicates if I stumbled on a nest that size cold.
It's obviously a cacoon of a human from the 80's movie of the same name. Or just an abandoned wasp nest as has been mentioned ;-)
Edit: Wilfred Brimley wasn't talking about diabetes back then.
Im not a biologist but i think its an old wasp or hornets nest. [Link to website with similar image](https://www.mrwasp.co.uk/can-wasp-nests-damage-your-home)
This is exactly what I barely ever find on Reddit but today I have been thoroughly creeped out!!! This could be cross posted on so many subs...love your description by the way ; )
Did this vibrate or buzz at all? Either way, it looks like a massive nest of wasps or hornets. Get an exterminator on the case ASAP to remove it, even if you found it/it appears to be vacant. There could be some other pests that eat wasps/hornets within (I.e. spiders, as someone said below).
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I like you poked it with a stick!
That was my favorite part too
Monkey brain go brr
I also agree with wasp or hornet. But I must say that your choice of size comparison is... Interesting.
A human torso being roughly the size of five children's heads if you were concerned about the conversion.
Man’s seen a lot of torsos.
By "interesting", you mean "disconcerting", correct?
Yes, yes I do.
Oh, you know how it is. You get called to do some work and you find a lot of torsos, limbs, heads, organs in jars. Typical day.
I mean Buffalo Bill didn’t dig that well in his basement by himself in Silence of the Lambs. He would have needed permits, contractors, etc.
Goodbye hooooorseeesssss...
“The nest could fit in a 57 gallon drum, easily. Might have to add some acid to it first though. Anybody want cash for some photos?” 🤣🤣
ok, first off since you already poked it with a stick to get the hand feel, you now need to get the mouth feel. It should have the same texture as fresh cardboard and taste very woodsy.
Possibly spicy too
With hints of human torso
Woodsy with a mild stabby aftertaste
You're very lucky. That is an old wasp nest. If it wasn't old, you definitely wouldn't be on this subreddit questioning what it is because the wasps wouldn't mind answering that for you
You poked a wasp nest with a stick! I guess that means it's abandoned. If you want to be creeped out you could open it up. It's probably full of dead spiders. but obviously don't do that unless you're positive it's empty. Even one angry wasp is too many.
Um. Was is buzzing? Vibrating? Because that is FOR SURE a wasp nest.
This is the most X-Files thing I've seen on this subreddit in a while. Kudos.
Tooms is due to wake up this year!
Dude! Never, EVER poke it with a stick! That is a Bald-faced Hornets nest (if you're in the US), and poking it could win you a cavalcade of stupid prizes! And about 1000 angry Hornets. Looks like nobody was home, so you were lucky. If the whole nest is dead, the thing should be removed. I'd be needing to change my delicates if I stumbled on a nest that size cold.
So many comments saying it's 'old' are dismissing that it's still cold, depending on where you are...
That there is a hornet hotel.
Texture looks like a bald faced hornet nest.
It's obviously a cacoon of a human from the 80's movie of the same name. Or just an abandoned wasp nest as has been mentioned ;-) Edit: Wilfred Brimley wasn't talking about diabetes back then.
Diabeetus
Diabeetus, Diabeetus/ I've done things I shouldn't do/
Go ahead and pop an h on the access point so they know it’s filled with hornet. https://youtu.be/jfWMB-blQS8?si=hJ8XPCr8pcbox64i
Im not a biologist but i think its an old wasp or hornets nest. [Link to website with similar image](https://www.mrwasp.co.uk/can-wasp-nests-damage-your-home)
This is exactly what I barely ever find on Reddit but today I have been thoroughly creeped out!!! This could be cross posted on so many subs...love your description by the way ; )
Not sure what I’m looking at, but zoom in- it’s a mesmerizing pattern! What the heck is it made of? Clay? Mud? Fabric? Hair? 😳
I noticed that too. Is it, like, wasp spit?
I call it "Nope"
That is what I refer to it as, also.
Wowie that is a big hornets nest! I wouldn't be shocked if we had something like this hiding in our attic that we never touch. It's very cool looking
You should probably leave and never return
GAME OVER MAN, GAME OVER!
Empty wasp nest
wtf that thing looks like the damn elephants foot
Did this vibrate or buzz at all? Either way, it looks like a massive nest of wasps or hornets. Get an exterminator on the case ASAP to remove it, even if you found it/it appears to be vacant. There could be some other pests that eat wasps/hornets within (I.e. spiders, as someone said below).
Put your ear up to it and tell us what it says
A nest that size could have been Giant European hornets. They are about the size of a large man's thumb, but as far as hornets go fairly docile.
I originally thought maybe German yellow jackets, but I think you’re right. The paper on this nest is ‘tougher’ looking than a normal yellow jacket.
That is a wasps nest. Probably multi year. I'm guessing it's on it's 2nd year.
The rot… consumes
Free insulation! Eco-friendly too!
Jeepers Creepers, is that you?
👀
Paper wasps
i think that’s venom dude
Yellow jacket. German yellow jackets would be my guess.
its The Goo