Macro: You ok, buddy ?

You ok, buddy ? Part 1
f/11, 1/200 s, Tamron 90mm 1:1 Macro, D80

You ok, buddy ? Part 2
f/11, 1/200 s, Tamron 90mm 1:1 Macro, D80

Worms like these are a common fixture in my garden, but they're rarely out in the open, usually found in dark spots, like under the pots, and in the top layer of the soil in pots with dark earth.

This one must have strayed out, and was all curled up in the hot sun.

While taking photos of the worm, this common black ant came about and started to check out the worm. The second photo almost made it look like the ant was asking the worm if it's ok, as if the ant's concerned.

But reality is, a few minutes after the photo was taken, a large contingent of black ants came and carried the worm away, presumably, to the anthill or nest.

If anyone can identify the worm (it might not even be a worm - look at all those legs, could be some sort of centipede or milipede), I'd be happy to hear from you !