I was leaving the vet's office a little over a week ago with my two year old male BP wrapped happily around my neck. It's his favorite place to hang out, and the place where he seems the most relaxed. (He loves hiding in my hair.) For some reason, for the very first time ever, he decided he wanted to check something out as I was standing talking to someone on my way out. I felt him lose his grip and bent over to try to catch him as he slid down my back but he still hit the tile floor with a little plop (2-3 foot drop). Aside from being a little confused as to why he was on the ground...he was fine. I palpated the length of him to make sure there were no sensitive areas, and watched him for a few days. But he appears to be fine.
I think they are tougher than we give them credit for. :gj: I understand your concern completely though...I was so terrified that my little baby had hurt himself in the fall. So far so good though. :)