Devicarina guidonae (Orange Blaze Dwarf Tarantula) *Worlds First Breeding*

Orange Blaze Dwarf Tarantula (Devicarina guidonae)

A remarkably small and intensely colored dwarf species, Devicarina guidonae stands out immediately with its saturated “Orange Blaze” appearance. The legs and carapace (head) carry a vivid, molten orange tone, while the abdomen contrasts with bold, dark striping over a warm orange base that gives it a clean, high-contrast look even at a glance. Spiderlings are already bursting with color looking like miniature versions of the adults! As adults, they remain extremely compact, typically reaching only around 1 to 1.5 inches, giving them a tight, slightly stout build that sets them apart from more leggy dwarf species. This is a New World species that has only just begun to appear in the hobby, making it a standout for collectors paying attention to emerging rarities.

Why Hobbyists Keep Devicarina guidonae

• Extreme Rarity: One of the rarest tarantulas in the world, with this being among the first availability of Devicarina guidonae in the hobby
• Collector Dream Species: A long-anticipated dwarf that serious hobbyists have been waiting years to see offered
• Blazing Coloration: Intense orange legs and carapace paired with bold, dark abdominal striping that holds even at small size
• True Dwarf Size: Maxes out around 1–1.5 inches, making it one of the smallest tarantulas available
• Subtle Behavior: Light burrowing and webbing habits that reward close observation

Care Overview

• Enclosure: Terrestrial to fossorial setup, 2× leg span footprint, 3× height, with 2–3× leg span depth of substrate and a simple hide
• Temperature: 65–75°F
• Humidity: Moderate to slightly elevated, around 65–75%
• Diet: Very small prey such as pinhead crickets or tiny roaches, sized appropriately to the carapace (head)
• Temperament: Generally calm but reclusive, often staying within or near its hide

Additional Notes or Considerations

This is the kind of species that rarely becomes available, and when it does, it does not stay around long. As a New World tarantula for sale, Devicarina guidonae represents a unique opportunity for collectors looking to work with one of the smallest and most elusive species currently entering the hobby.