I was actually just thinking about who would take care of my animals when I go on vacation. Basically, my dogs will go to someones house or a kennel and my birds (anyone want a couple of Alexandrine Ringnecks???) will either go to someones house or someone will just come over, feed them, and leave. Nobody will go near my snake room or touch my thermostat, windows, etc. I don't care if I have eggs or not......I don't even want someone checking on them and possibly leaving the incubator door cracked, egg box open, etc. Thats the great thing about snakes, the thermostat taking care of the temp and being able to go a week or more with no feeding or care. Sorry for your loss.