A.Avicularia injury

[Justin Lee]

• my fairly new Pinktoe took a very terrifying jump/fall today. i instantly began to examine it for any injury. being new to tarantulas, and never have experienced a fall, 'm not too sure what to look for, and to be honest, 'm worried. The tarantula has been still for a while from what i assume is stress. i think a leg or too is injured, but i'm a little more concerned about what else could have possibly happened, and really would like some help here.
• i know falls in general are dangerous, but im not too sure what to think since a good number of people say avics a bit stronger against falls than terrestrials.
• 'm just over all concerned for my pink toe, and really want some advice asap.

 

[Chubbs]

Unless it's visibly bleeding there is nothing to worry about. Falls aren't as much of a concern with arboreals. They're built to take a fall. Even if it injured a leg, after a molt or two, the problem will be corrected. They will also regenerate lost limbs after a certain amount of molts. I had an A.metallica with a slightly bent front leg. The spider was still able to climb and eat just fine though.

 

[Chubbs]

See how the leg is slightly bent upwards? It was like that permanently for several months until it molted again.

 

[SasyStace]

• my fairly new Pinktoe took a very terrifying jump/fall today. i instantly began to examine it for any injury. being new to tarantulas, and never have experienced a fall, 'm not too sure what to look for, and to be honest, 'm worried. The tarantula has been still for a while from what i assume is stress. i think a leg or too is injured, but i'm a little more concerned about what else could have possibly happened, and really would like some help here.
• i know falls in general are dangerous, but im not too sure what to think since a good number of people say avics a bit stronger against falls than terrestrials.
• 'm just over all concerned for my pink toe, and really want some advice asap.

How is your T doing Justin?

 

[Entity]

yeah if u dont see anything oozing then u r probably fine. just keep an eye on her. did the fall happen because u were holding her? just wondering.