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The Coolest Photos Of The Venezuela Tattoo International Expo

You've Never Seen Tattoos Like This Before

You've never seen tattoos like this before.

At the Venezuela Tattoo International Expo, which takes place Jan. 29 to Feb. 1 in Caracas, the bolder the tat, the better.

Hundreds of people travel from around the world to attend the fascinating event, where they show off everything from eye tattoos (yes, that's a thing) to extreme body modification and even dental implants.

As you might have guessed, these people look pretty intimidating but don't let that stop you from looking at the incredible body art on display.

Check out the coolest photos of the 2015 Venezuela Tattoo International Expo and years past:

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Colombian Carlos Dehaquiz, who modifies bodies with implants, poses for a portrait during the annual Venezuela Tattoo International Expo in Caracas, Venezuela, Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos)
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Hawaiian Kala Kaiwi, the man who claims the Guinness World Record for biggest stretch earlobes, poses at the 'Expo Tatoo Venezuela' in Caracas on January 29, 2015. (FEDERICO PARRA/AFP/Getty Images)
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Mexican Maria Jose Cristerna, known as 'Vampire Woman', Guinness World Record for being the woman with more changes in her body in America, poses during the 'Expo Tatoo Venezuela' in Caracas on January 29, 2015.(FEDERICO PARRA/AFP/Getty Images)
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A woman shows her tattoo covered leg as she attends the annual Venezuela Tattoo International Expo in Caracas, Venezuela, Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos)
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Mary Jose Cristerna, a Mexican known as The Vampire Woman, poses for the public to take portraits of her during the annual Venezuela Tattoo International Expo in Caracas, Venezuela, Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos)
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A Venezuelan man known as Red Skull poses for a portrait during the annual Venezuela Tattoo International Expo in Caracas, Venezuela, Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos)
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Mary Jose Cristerna, a Mexican known as The Vampire Woman, poses for the public to take portraits of her during the annual Venezuela Tattoo International Expo in Caracas, Venezuela, Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos)
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Mary Jose Cristerna known as The Vampire Woman poses for a photo at the 3rd annual Venezuela Tattoo International Expo in Caracas, Venezuela, Friday, Jan. 25, 2013. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)
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Mary Jose Cristerna known as The Vampire Woman poses for a photo at the 3rd annual Venezuela Tattoo International Expo in Caracas, Venezuela, Friday, Jan. 25, 2013. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)
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Mary Jose Cristerna known as The Vampire Woman poses for a photo at the 3rd annual Venezuela Tattoo International Expo in Caracas, Venezuela, Friday, Jan. 25, 2013. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)
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US Matt Gone poses before the opening of the Expotattoo Venezuela 2013 in Caracas, on January 24, 2013. The event will be held in Caracas five more days.(JUAN BARRETO/AFP/Getty Images)
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Mary Jose Cristerna known as The Vampire Woman poses for a photo at the 3rd annual Venezuela Tattoo International Expo in Caracas, Venezuela, Friday, Jan. 25, 2013. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)
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Matt Gone who is known as The Checkered Man poses for a photo at the 3rd annual Venezuela Tattoo International Expo in Caracas, Venezuela, Friday, Jan. 25, 2013. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)
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Mary Jose Cristerna known as The Vampire Woman shows off her rings and tattoo on her fingers that read, "PIPE," at the 3rd annual Venezuela Tattoo International Expo in Caracas, Venezuela, Friday, Jan. 25, 2013. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)
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Venezuelan Constantino Quintero poses for a portrait as he attends Venezuela Expo Tattoo 2012 in Caracas, Venezuela, Saturday Jan. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos)
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Venezuelan Emilio Gonzalez poses for a poses for a portrait as he attends Venezuela Expo Tattoo 2012 in Caracas, Venezuela, Saturday Jan. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos)

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