diff --git a/init.lua b/init.lua
index 755c3e5..79214a9 100644
--- a/init.lua
+++ b/init.lua
@@ -13,6 +13,9 @@ dofile(dpath .. "api.lua")
 dmobs.dragons = minetest.settings:get_bool("dmobs.dragons", true)
 dmobs.regulars = minetest.settings:get_bool("dmobs.regulars", true)
 
+-- Enable NyanCat
+dmobs.allow_nyanc = minetest.settings:get_bool("dmobs.allow_nyanc", true)
+
 -- Enable fireballs/explosions
 dmobs.destructive = minetest.settings:get_bool("dmobs.destructive", false)
 
@@ -48,7 +51,11 @@ if dmobs.regulars then
 	dofile(dpath .. "mobs/panda.lua")
 	dofile(dpath .. "mobs/tortoise.lua")
 	dofile(dpath .. "mobs/golem_friendly.lua")
-	dofile(dpath .. "mobs/nyan.lua")
+
+	if dmobs.allow_nyanc then
+		dofile(dpath .. "mobs/nyan.lua")
+	end
+
 	dofile(dpath .. "mobs/gnorm.lua")
 	dofile(dpath .. "mobs/hedgehog.lua")
 	dofile(dpath .. "mobs/owl.lua")