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i have two female leopard geckos (the daughter is about 2-3 years old and mama is about 6) that i am planning on taking to college with me. after two years of living in pet-free dorms, i am able to take my babies to my new apartment. does anyone know how much it'll take daily (or monthly) to heat a gecko tank with a heat pad and say a 40W light? we have to pay for utilities separately, so its good for me to know how much this will cost me. also, in the past, my UTHs' glue has given way and i want to know if there is anyway i can keep the damn thing on there safely. it really sucks to have to buy new equipment every year.

thanks!

trust me i have an entire room full of heat racks and stuff and i only notice a difference in the bill when i use my AC. i also am living in an apartment and taking BIO this summer. if you are worried you dont need a heat lamp, ive never ever used one with any of my animals unless your heat pad doesnt get warm enough.

about the sticky heat pad problem i would just keep your cage over a piece of would or tile or something with the heat pad under it. just make sure the cord is not pinched, i use gatorade lids to prop my cages up. haha. good luck!