Will a pet tarantula survive a fall?

Even a short fall has the potential to rupture the abdomen of a tarantula, leading to its death. Tarantula exoskeletons are extremely fragile, much like an eggshell. Whether they survive depends on how far they fall, and onto what type of surface. read more

It depends on a number of factors. Even a short fall has the potential to rupture the abdomen of a tarantula, leading to its death. Tarantula exoskeletons are extremely fragile, much like an eggshell. Whether they survive depends on how far they fall, and onto what type of surface. read more

If your tarantula is injured due to a fall or other mishap, having super glue to mend the wound and clot the flow of hemolymph is imperative. Hemolymph is the tarantula's "blood" and it is a clearish-whitish-pale bluish liquid (depending on who is describing it). read more