FACT or CRAP?
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I looked this one up, and sure enough, if you drop a tarantula on its back the exoskeleton will break/shatter. They can still jump and whatnot because the muscles protect the skeleton, but any surprise impact is fatal.
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What is it?
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Originally Posted by vtecmom' timestamp='1424967571' post='23520140
[quote name='vtecmom' timestamp='1424881365' post='23518671']
Drop a tarantula, even from a very low height, and it will shatter and die.
FACT or CRAP ?
Drop a tarantula, even from a very low height, and it will shatter and die.
FACT or CRAP ?
FACT
Ferocious, but fragile.
I did note that Kevin had gently placed it on his chest
I looked this one up, and sure enough, if you drop a tarantula on its back the exoskeleton will break/shatter. They can still jump and whatnot because the muscles protect the skeleton, but any surprise impact is fatal.
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visual of one
ing around is creeping me out 
funny I've only seen one in the natural as in NOT in a Tank or cage once , It was very slowly crossing the road up in the Los Gatos hills 
At Joshua Tree Visitor Center they have photos of the " WILDLIFE " including them and request people be cautious of them on the road as to not hinder their existance
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It might be 2.6 calories per minute, but not 26. 26 calories/minute is what a healthy 200 lb male would burn running a 5 minute mile (read: sprinting).