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Sammy5.2013

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I am going to be gone 2 nights and 1 full day and don't know what to do about my 9 month sulcata in regards to lights and food for him. Any advice?
 

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When I take short trips like that, I put in enough food on the day I leave to try and last the time I'm gone, fill up the water dish, maybe add another and put lights on timers. I have never had a problem. If that makes you too uncomfortable, have a friend check in on him.
 

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I'm on a 2 night 1.5 day trip right now. (Left Friday night, back Sunday evening). Everything Barb just said. A little extra food, and as long as your lights are on a timer and your heater on a thermostat, your tort is going to be just fine.
 

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I unplug everything when I leave. A few days without lights/a basking spot won't hurt and I think leaving them on pose a risk.
 

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