Can you bring tarantula, scorpion, or other insects to the vet?

[olll]

I know this is a stupid question, but can you actually bring like a tarantula, scorpion, or other insects to the vet?
I am just wondering, noting is wrong with my animals.

 

[Liquifin]

No, invertebrates are not vertebrates so there is little to be done if brought to a vet.

 

[DaveM]

A small fraction of vets might try to treat your invertebrate. There is a Veterinary Invertebrate Society.
Whether they will be able to do anything beneficial is doubtful.

 

[olll]

Will Vets just laugh at you.

 

[Taysha]

I know this is a stupid question, but can you actually bring like a tarantula, scorpion, or other insects to the vet?
I am just wondering, noting is wrong with my animals.

Very few vets will actually care for them, though some vets will try to do things like care for abdominal ruptures or things of that nature.

 

[CJJon]

Yes. Some will be glad to and charge you for it too. Should you? No.

 

[olll]

Is it even necessary to bring invertebrates to the vet when they are sick

 

[Tarantuland]

you'd probably just be better off posting pics and asking here or trying to contact the breeder if you have one

 

[Poonjab]

Send them to me. I’d be more than happy to charge you a fee to look them over.
(Shipping and return rates covered by owner)

 

[viper69]

I know this is a stupid question, but can you actually bring like a tarantula, scorpion, or other insects to the vet?
I am just wondering, noting is wrong with my animals.

Only bring it to a vet with experience in exotic animals, esp tarantulas and reptiles. Otherwise no. For example a vet could administer fluids to a T via injection, whereas most owners wouldn't attempt it.

 

[moricollins]

As inhumane at it sounds, unless you have a very rare tarantula / scorpion / etc. then the cost of the vet bill will be much more than the cost of the animal, and frankly there are so few vets who would be able to offer assistance that it's likely not worth it