Indonesian television personality Raffi Ahmad expressed visible discomfort upon learning of the unusual pets kept by social media influencer Yasmine Karenina, according to reports surfacing on February 22, 2026.
Karenina’s collection includes crabs, millipedes, and cockroaches, a revelation made during an appearance on the FYP Trans7 program hosted by Ahmad. Ahmad reportedly “bergidik” – a Javanese expression indicating a shudder or feeling of revulsion – upon hearing about the animals, as reported by detikHOT.
Responding to Ahmad’s questioning, Karenina described a sense of calm derived from interacting with the creatures. “Unik saja, ada daya tariknya. Rasanya menenangkan saja (pegang kaki seribu),” she stated, translating to “It’s unique, there’s an attraction. It just feels calming (holding a millipede).”
Images of Karenina with her unconventional pets have been circulating on her Instagram account, documented by detikHOT and other Indonesian news outlets. The unusual hobby gained wider attention following the FYP Trans7 broadcast, with video clips of the exchange shared on YouTube.
The reaction from Ahmad highlights the cultural perception of these animals in Indonesia, contrasting with Karenina’s stated enjoyment of their company. Further details regarding Karenina’s motivations for keeping these specific animals have not been publicly released.