Poecilotheria regalis sling enclosure incident

[ArachnoDilettante1218]

So I went to grab my Poecilotheria regalis sling's enclosure and I wasn't paying attention and stupidly grabbed it from the top end (it is one of those Fearnottarantulas full package arboreal sling enclosures) and the bottom portion fell 5 feet down onto the carpet in my bedroom and spilled its contents everywhere. Fortunately I was able to locate and capture the sling and get everything back in order but I'm nervous that it may have sustained an internal injury. It appears fine externally and is acting normally but I'm still nervous. Should I be nervous? Is there anything I can do other than keep its water dish full and hope for the best?

 

[NottsM]

As long as the spider does not appear to be crushed or leaking fluid from anywhere, I wouldn't worry.

 

[Aracnoenthusiast]

Water dish full, and wait. I hope it turns out well

 

[ArachnoDilettante1218]

The sling still seems ok. I think I got off lucky. Definitely will be paying more attention whenever doing anything tarantula related.

 

[WolfSpider]

Slings, particularly arboreal, are very hearty in terms of falling. I have never heard of a sling fall that resulted in a crush injury or rupture. Obviously, this is not true for large body adults, especially terrestrial. Rest easy. You learned something and there was no foul.