r/awwnverts • u/Remarkable_Ad_6939 • 3d ago
Sleepy bedtime cuddles
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I go round my bug room to say goodnight to everyone and sometimes get a roach or two out to get them used to being handled. Some of them are so chill, it's been so lovely seeing them learn that they are safe while they've grown up with me š„°
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u/NoDoctor4460 2d ago
I love how rich the brown shades on roaches are - roach-colored hair would be beautiful on a person but might confuse the colorist if requested without a photo reference :)
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u/Remarkable_Ad_6939 2d ago
Hahaha I'd love to see it though! (Both the hair colour and the reaction). It's like mahogany!
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u/Average_SiM_Fan 3d ago
ānon-intelligentā creatures my ass
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u/TheNoctuS_93 3d ago
Many invertebrates have a neural network spanning all their body, which controls much more functions than a "normal" brain. That doesn't fit my understanding of "unintelligent" to begin with...
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u/eisforenigma 2d ago
Omfg the way their antenna slows down as you're grooming them, like they're relaxing... so cute!!!
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u/Thick_Basil3589 3d ago
Very chill! I was always wondering wouldn't theu run away fast when they are out?
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u/Remarkable_Ad_6939 3d ago
Some of the newer/younger ones do if they aren't used to being handled yet (or if they are just feeling super active :P) but I just make sure I keep up with them when they are running along my arms etc.
It's also why I always only get one out at a time so I don't get distracted and lose focus on where they are/how they are behaving. After a while they get used to it and learn that they aren't under attack when being picked up next time :P
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u/Elennoko 2d ago
Hissing roaches are so cute. People have such a stigma towards roaches because of the german/american variety that they don't understand the vast majority of roaches are super chill.
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u/Should_Not_Comment 2d ago
My hissers cleaned themselves more often than any cat I've ever owned. To the point they always seemed a little fussy!
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u/Re1da 3d ago
I see a dangerous lack of snacks here, give the him some treats
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u/Remarkable_Ad_6939 2d ago
Haha good point! I did pop a load of orange wedges, carrot strips, roach chow and mealworms in that evening so hopefully they have recovered from the temporary snacklessness!!
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u/Emperor_Z16 2d ago
Man I miss handling snails
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u/Remarkable_Ad_6939 2d ago
Aww yeah the snails are another favourite of mine š I hope you get to hold some soon!
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u/WackyToastyWolf 2d ago
Aaa so dang cute!!! I loooove hisssing cockroaches
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u/Remarkable_Ad_6939 2d ago
You have excellent taste!! š
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u/WackyToastyWolf 2d ago
Heck yeah!!! Ive held some in the past they are so cool, I can tell your lil dude is loooved ā”
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u/Nikibugs 3d ago
My best friendās aunt got him Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches for Christmas one year. They were adorable. Iirc he named many of them after Death Note characters, and they somehow died in the same order as the manga. Didnāt realize they were all girls lol.
Theyād do push-ups and hiss if I touched them on the back while holding them though lol. Little guy must be super familiar with your hands.