How to I hide my secret_key using virtualenv and Django?
The solution I use is to create a file sec.py and place it next to my settings.py file. Then in at line 1 of settings.py call from .sec import *.  Be sure to include the period in front of the file name.  Be sure to list sec.py in your .gitignore file.
I am using Django, python, virtualenv, virtualenvwrapper and Vagrant.
So far I have simply left my secret_key inside of the settings.py file.
This works file for local files.  However I have already placed my files in Git.  I know this is not acceptable for production(Apache).  
What is the correct way to go about hiding my secret_key?
Should I use virtualenv to hide it?