Reptile & Amphibian Forums

I apologize for posting twice. What do you guys do when you are on vacation? I am currently in college and I would like to have a leopard gecko in my apartment, but I am at school most of the day. Also, I go home for the weekend about once every month. Is it dangerous to keep the UTH plugged in without any supervision? I do not want be sitting in class and worrying about my heat mat starting a fire or cracking the aquarium glass. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Whenever I go on vacation, which I'm about to go away for a week myself, I usually have my family pet sit. But if that's not an option for you, there are some herp vets that will do the same for a small fee. It's not a good idea to leave any animal for longer than a day.
-----
~*Chibi*~
Sir Iggy ( 1.0.0 El Salvador Blue Iguana), Ryo-ohki, Orion, Bud, & Finnegan (3.1.0 crazy kitties), Rosebud (0.1.0 cockerspaniel), and Kayko (0.0.1 leopard gecko)

Hey!
I just graduated and my leos went through all four years with me and they are no worse for wear. I was gone all day and went home EVERY weekend (how else was I supposed to eat and do my laundry?). I just made sure that they were well fed (I feed my lil' angels three times a week) and that they had plenty of water. Since I left Friday afternoon and returned Sunday night, they were not alone that long anyways. If it is of real concern to you, you can always have a friend check them on Saturday. I would not worry though. If you use a thermostat and a high quality heat pad, you should be just fine.
-----
0.1 Hogg Island Boa
0.0.2 Corn Snakes
0.3 Leopard Geckos (my very first reptiles-I've had them a LOOOOOOOOONG time!)
2.0 Wonderful Dogs

im currently in college and have my leo in my dorm room with me. and when i go home ill take him back with me. and if i know im ganna be home more then one weekend in a row ill leave him with my girl friend who i educated on how to take care of him.
-----
1.0.1 Green Anole(tedo, bubbles)
0.0.1 Tremper Albino Leo gecko (Brut)
1.0.0 Small Dog( Cho lu la)

0.1.0 Beachy Girl Friend

Thanks so much for your responses! I am assured that I can keep these creatures. But I was wondering what sort of thermostat you guys use? Is the rheostat by Zoomed reliable? My main fear is starting a fire in my room. Thanks again!

-PS, whats the difference between mealies and superworms? And they can be refrigerated to last longer right?