Orphnaecus dichromatus

[omarahmedbya]

I want to buy a Orphnaecus dichromatus but I’m a complete beginner. Is this a foolish move?

 

[A guy]

Yes

 

[Mustafa67]

I want to buy a Orphnaecus dichromatus but I’m a complete beginner. Is this a foolish move?

Yes

 

[Glorfindel]

Research some new world tarantulas for beginners

 

[l4nsky]

Normally I wouldn't chime in on these questions as I can't really throw stones in situations like this due to diving headfirst into the deep end myself. Having said that, O. dichromatus is currently the species I have had the most trouble with establishing in captivity and I really can't recommend them to anyone at this point lol.

To say they're highly nervous, flighty, delicate, and easily stressed would be a categorical understatement in my opinion and in my experience.

I was able to get 5 slings secured in Europe in early 2023, which I believe were captive hatched from a gravid WC female. Of the 5, only one survived the import.

Later in the summer/fall of 2023, a few WC import females became available. Of the four I was able to acquire, only one became established in captivity. The rest all slowly perished.

Now, the two I have did end up being 1.1, so I do have hope for the future to get true CBB slings that hopefully are a bit sturdier. From my experience thus far though, those may be some long odds lol.

 

[omarahmedbya]

So I shouldn’t get this spider?

So guys, I’m a total beginner and I made the purchase of an Orphaneus dichromata not knowing much of them (thinking they’re ok for me), along with a Vitalius chromatus. It’s too late to get a refund as they are already on the way for delivery, so what do I do?

Many thanks in advance.

 

[Mustafa67]

So guys, I’m a total beginner and I made the purchase of an Orphaneus dichromata not knowing much of them (thinking they’re ok for me), along with a Vitalius chromatus. It’s too late to get a refund as they are already on the way for delivery, so what do I do?

Many thanks in advance.

Contact the seller or breeder to cancel the order

 

[omarahmedbya]

I did, but they don’t do refunds once the order has been dispatched unfortunately.

 

[viper69]

Find someone with experience who can care for them

What made you think they were fine, then changed your mind??

 

[Arachnophobphile]

So guys, I’m a total beginner and I made the purchase of an Orphaneus dichromata not knowing much of them (thinking they’re ok for me), along with a Vitalius chromatus. It’s too late to get a refund as they are already on the way for delivery, so what do I do?

Many thanks in advance.

Why didn't you research first on that tarantula before buying?

I researched first before I bought my first T which was a Tliltocatl albopilosus. I selected that tarantula as it was what I was comfortable with starting out for me as a beginner arachnoculturist.

Wish you were in the U.S. I would definitely buy it from you. That's the only described Orphaneus genus outside of the Phillipines residing in New Guinea from what I understand.

 

[Brewser]

So I shouldn’t get this spider?

Are You Asking A Question Or Coming To A Realization.
Orphnaecus is considered by many to be an 'Advanced' Genus of The Old World.
Good Luck,

 

[IntermittentSygnal]

Is this the one you posted a thread asking if you should get it or not and everyone said No?

 

[xenesthis]

That would be a big no. This species is super fast, overly defensive, very agile and should only be kept by advanced hobbyists with a lot of experience with Old World Ts. Back in the day, I got one of the last Indo to USA imports of this species and Selenocosmia arndsti. Both were like a combination of Bruce Lee, Lucifer and Rosie O'Donnell. They will raise your blood pressure and confirm to your family and friends that tarantulas are evil.