Typhochlaena Curumim

[Dupid22]

I want to know all of your opinions on this, PLEASE!

I have the opportunity to purchase a T. Curumim for $650 unsexed. Given their rarity and endangered status.
- I'm hesitant due to my minimal 5 years in the hobby (Should this T be in the hands of a "professional"?)
- Typhochlaena's are by no means a beginner/intermediate/advanced level T. IMO they are expert level+.
- Again with rarity/endangered status how likely is it that this is a miss identification and I'd be way overpaying?

Any additional opinions, insights, or even contacts to "professional" so this T can be used to preserve the species rather than just sit on my shelf, please reply.

Help me make the best decision for the hobby!!!

 

[octanejunkie]

Care-wise, you got this.

Financially? I can't underwrite you

 

[PanzoN88]

For an unsexed specimen, absolutely wouldn’t recommend it especially for that price.

 

[timc]

That price is absurd unless you’re planning on breeding them. I can think of a lot of things I could do with $650. Like getting 65 LPs lol

 

[Dupid22]

I want to know all of your opinions on this, PLEASE!

I have the opportunity to purchase a T. Curumim for $650 unsexed. Given their rarity and endangered status.
- I'm hesitant due to my minimal 5 years in the hobby (Should this T be in the hands of a "professional"?)
- Typhochlaena's are by no means a beginner/intermediate/advanced level T. IMO they are expert level+.
- Again with rarity/endangered status how likely is it that this is a miss identification and I'd be way overpaying?

Any additional opinions, insights, or even contacts to "professional" so this T can be used to preserve the species rather than just sit on my shelf, please reply.

Help me make the best decision for the hobby!!!

Yup I passed on it. I agree with all of you, too much.

 

[octanejunkie]

Yup I passed on it. I agree with all of you, too much.

The problem with ultra rare is three-fold, and all hinge around cost, in my experience:

1. Cost prohibitive to acquire
- fewer individuals are purchased due to cost
2. Stress and pressure about keeping
- needs and expectations all rely on the few individuals purchased
3. Cost prohibitive to sell
- how many in the hobby can casually afford an individual that costs over $500 to acquire