He lives in my bathroom and has chosen a quiet spot next to my orchid as his refuge. Every day, I leave him a cotton swab soaked in water wherever he happens to be: on the plant, behind the toilet, or near the vanity. And he comes, very cautiously, to drink.

That’s a beautiful and very thoughtful gesture! It sounds like you and Ocho—whoever he may be—have formed a very special and unusual friendship.

It’s touching to hear how you care for him by offering him a cotton ball with water every day. That shows a lot of empathy and respect for the little creature.

If Ocho is a frog or a lizard: The damp cotton swab is a fantastic idea, since amphibians and reptiles need a lot of humidity, and your bathroom with the orchid provides an ideal, humid microclimate.

If Ocho is a spider or an insect: Many spiders and insects can’t drink from open water because they risk drowning. A damp cotton swab or cotton ball is the perfect, safe water source for them, as they can absorb the water slowly and safely.

Your bathroom is clearly a perfect, peaceful haven for him, thanks to the plant and the humidity.

This is truly a heartwarming story of coexistence. How long has Ocho been living in your bathroom?