So I literally just got a Tucson Blonde Tarantula yesterday. I was told she's about 10 years old, and I would say she's around 3-3'1/2 inches. I had her out on my hand when I was switching her to her new tank and she ran off my hand. She fell about 6-12inches I think. And she landed with her legs down. I picked her up and didn't see any ruptures, she seems to have full mobility in all her legs and she's still moving around when I placed her in her cage. It's been about 25 minutes and she's still moving around. Is she going to be okay?! I've been freaking out for the last 25 minutes. Did I hurt her?? Is she gonna die?? How long until tarantulas start showing signs of injury?!?! What signs do I look out for?! How do I help her?? Please answer soon. I'm so terrified that I might have hurt her. Please, I love her so much and I am so worried. I'm sorry for the dark picture. It's the best I could do without flash.
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HELP?! I dropped her.
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Well theres absolutely nothing you can do to help her. If theres not a external rupture that doesnt mean she will be fine either. She can still have internal injuries. Hopefully she will be fine though. You should always use a container with a lid to move your tarantula in and out of their enclosures. The risk is too high for one careless fall.
Is there anyway to know if she might have any internal injuries???
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Nope...this is why many hobbyists are against handling. I've read 100s of threads of people that are in your situation of helplessness. Theres nothing you can do but leave her be and watch her.
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Chances are she will be fine...that's not too far to fall.
I really hope so, thank you for your replies.
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I hope she's ok, as @Arachnoclown says, it's not too far to fall. Please keep us updated.
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It's best to have a blanket or folded towel under wherea tarantula might escape to or jump from in case it falls.
A paintbrush and catch cup are your friends. If the T looks ok after 24 hours and eats, chances are it'll be fine.
A paintbrush and catch cup are your friends. If the T looks ok after 24 hours and eats, chances are it'll be fine.
It's been nearly a week since it happened and Morticia seems to be doing good!! Thank you all so much!!
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A little lighter look. If you look at the T on my leg, she was dropped over 2 feet, you need to see if yours will eat and look very close, lens if you have one for any damage. They can survive, but there may not be any way to tell until the next molt.
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That is one blurry photo...what are we supposed to be looking at?
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Do you want me to edit that pic and upload it back to get more detail?
