#not cockroach

They’re very hard to photograph since they keep their faces buried while in the tank, and they’re always on the move when I hold them. I’ll keep trying, though!

I let Romeo explore my desk, and he would not completely let go of my hand the whole time. Roaches are deeply unsettled by open, unnaturally flat spaces, so I’m thinking millipedes probably feel the same way.

The thing about millipedes is that they’re actually really strong. I’ve tried to hold Romeo’s head in place a few times in order to get a good picture, but he ends up using his little snoot to roll himself out of the way with great force.

What followed was this tender embrace. I’m not entirely sure as I am still new to millipedes... but I think this might have been some kind of attempted mating ritual?

Romeo carefully prodding Douglas, before sort of tackling him and wrapping himself around him.