diff --git a/python-dns-lexicon.spec b/python-dns-lexicon.spec
index 078930d..38fa41f 100644
--- a/python-dns-lexicon.spec
+++ b/python-dns-lexicon.spec
@@ -16,6 +16,9 @@ Version:            3.18.0
 %bcond_without extras
 %endif
 
+# disable tests for now
+%bcond_without tests
+
 Name:           python-%{pypi_name}
 Release:        1%{?dist}
 Summary:        Manipulate DNS records on various DNS providers in a standardized/agnostic way