We’re not exactly sure what kind of celebration would warrant a realistic human head or a slithering lamprey, but these cakes by Katherine Dey exist, and they’re pretty gruesome.

Dey, a registered nurse, apparently borrows her design inspiration from her profession. And, we’re guessing that she sees a lot of blood, and internal organs on the outside of bodies. We can’t explain the aliens or bugs, but they’re pretty awesome nonetheless.

Check out more below and over on Dey’s Facebook.

[link, via Incredible Things]