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Hi. One of my leo's escaped today while I was cleaning the tank. I didn't notice until a few hours later. There are so many places to hide in her tank I figured she was in one of them. I have searched my whole house and I know she's here somewhere. I will keep looking, the problem is I am leaving for two weeks on Friday. She has a fat enough tail to make it for two weeks without food and there are enough escaped crickets around my house that she might be able to catch a couple, but I know she needs water. How should I leave it out and where should I put it. I know she is likely to turn up in warm dark spots like under the fridge or something so I was going to put water out in the kitchen, also in the room where her tank is. What else should I do? Also, any tips on finding her really quick? I want to set up a heat lamp in each room but its so hot already I don't think it would work. Also she's stubborn. She always chooses comfortable hiding spot over heat. I don't know what to do!
Sorry about the long post and thanks in advance for any help!

Emily
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2.4.7 leopard geckos (Nelson, Zander, Zoe, Baby, Houdini, Munch, & lots of babies)
1.1 ferrets (Oliver and Delilah)
1. budgie (Max)
0.0.1 Ring neck Parakeet (Kiwi)
1.1 German Shepards (Jake and Abigail)

www.freewebs.com/thespottedgecko

I had 1 of my leos get out one time as well. When I woke up and went to the bathroom to take a shower there he was in the corner of the bathroom just sprawled out. The scariest part is that I have 2 cats that are very curious about all my leos and the bathroom is clear across the house. I was amazed he wasnt eatin. I still have no idea how he got out though. I would just start at 1 end of the house and slowly work my way across to the other end. Be careful when lifting couches and stuff. I would think it is still exploring around the house. As everytime I take my leos out I let them walk around they never stop and lay down they are always on the move. I hope you find it before you leave town. Let us know how it comes out.

Remember how I said I was going away for two weeks? Well I was cleaning the cage so I could take it to my cousin's house so he could watch them. Apparently that's not when she got out. SHE"S IN MY CAR! I saw her dash between the seats when I opened the door. At least I know where she is. The problem now is getting her out! I have to barrow a neighbors flashlight to find her agian. I'm going to wait a few minutes to see if she will come out agian! (fingers crossed!!)

Emily
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2.4.7 leopard geckos (Nelson, Zander, Zoe, Baby, Houdini, Munch, & lots of babies)
1.1 ferrets (Oliver and Delilah)
1. budgie (Max)
0.0.1 Ring neck Parakeet (Kiwi)
1.1 German Shepards (Jake and Abigail)

www.freewebs.com/thespottedgecko

Oh my!!! Good luck with getting her outta there! Good thing you found her at least Let us know how it goes!
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~Melissa~
1.2.3 Leopard geckos
1.1 Bearded dragons
1.0 Hog Island Boa
0.1 Crested Gecko
0.0.1 Savannah Monitor
1.1 Ferrets
0.1 Chinchilla

1.0 Psycho cat

Melissas Menagerie

I got her out! And all it took was completely stripping the back of my car! We literally ripped out everything down to the metal and pulled up a couple of pannels to get her out. Putting it back together wasn't fun either. But it was worth it! I have my baby back now. Safe, a little stressed out, but safe. Thanks for caring abot her!

Emily
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2.4.7 leopard geckos (Nelson, Zander, Zoe, Baby, Houdini, Munch, & lots of babies)
1.1 ferrets (Oliver and Delilah)
1. budgie (Max)
0.0.1 Ring neck Parakeet (Kiwi)
1.1 German Shepards (Jake and Abigail)

www.freewebs.com/thespottedgecko