Are tarantulas fragile? Can tarantulas be hurt from a fall?
Yes, tarantulas exoskeletons are quite sturdy however a fall can hurt them. In general, terrestrial species of tarantulas are less capable of surviving a fall, they aren’t used to impact loads on their bodies from jumping tree to tree like arboreal species can. The mass of the tarantula also plays a factor, if the abdomen (opisthosoma) is quite large then fall’s are even more likely to cause injury. If you do handle your pet tarantula It is advised that you do so over a soft surface such as a couch or bed. Arboreal species are quite adept at landing safely on their feet from a jump or fall, similar to a cat.
