Et tu, Tanje?

Et tu, Tanje?

In order for this positioning, Tanji would have had

to get onto the chaise after Vladi was already there,...

Hmmmmm? It appears that Vladi's brothers might

like him after all,... ??

You got me,....

Ghostly Shadow

 Usually Vladi tracks Uschi, but today he's acquired a new target.

 V is keeping just the right distance behind Tanji.

 When T stops and stares and sniffs, so does V.

This can go on for some time.

Magnetic Personality

Uschi is relaxing alone in the shade, but not for long...

Soon both brothers have come to visit.

Picnic Table

The brown brothers have always had a special bond,...
Between the hissing and swatting, they do like each other.

Enjoying the picnic table "together."

Synchronized tails

Soon something catches Tanji's attention and he is off.

Return Of The Roaches

The roaches are back home to move into their permanent tank.

Uschi is trying to act disinterested.

But we know better.

Vladi is very happy his "friends" are back.

Vladi's fur is all plushed up and he is meowing at the roaches.

What? No one else will play with me.

After spending a few weeks in the classroom in small observation
tanks, all six roaches are moving to their larger home.

There was a bit of hissing, but they already seem happier.

Sorry Vladi, they're heading back to school!

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Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches

We are studying Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches in class next week,
and brought them home to set up their tanks. They came packaged
in a secure container, but you could hear their little feet moving inside...

Did you hear that?

Did you bring me friends? I really, really need some friends.

Helloooooooooo, anybody in there?

We had set up two small tanks with lots of food and hiding spots.

There they are, almost two inches long (can grow to three),
and a lot stronger and faster than advertised.
There was a bit of hissing (roaches), squealing (Les),
and fur fluffing (all 3 boys), but we got them safely in the tanks

The cockroaches scurried under the leaf litter,
but you could still hear their feet moving around.

Did you see that? That was AWESOME!

They have stripes just like meeeeee!

You want to see the roaches? What's the secret password?

The boys are a little too interested, luckily we have lids...

Uschi is mesmerized...

...and so is Tanji.

But its Vladi who really likes the roaches...

Hours later, Vladi is still checking on his new friends
who have calmed down and come out of their hiding spots.

We decided to hide the tanks in the sink cabinet
so Vladi doesn't decide to "free" his buddies overnight.

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Be My Valentine

Les got out the paint and glitter

to make valentines for the boys.

Uschi, do you want to be my valentine?

I'm not sure, this looks like shoddy construction...

Maybe if I swat it, it'll go away...

This doesn't even taste good...

Oh, O.K., whatever. I'll be your valentine.

Tanji, will you be my valentine?

For me?

I'm a good boy, I'm not supposed to shred shiny things.

Not as exciting as I thought it would be.

Vladi, do you want to be my valentine?

Yes, please!!!
Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy!!!

For Vladi, every day is Valentine's Day.

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Brown Brothers

Only Vladi's approach could so catch the attention of both browns.

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