Exo Terra Heat Mat Not Heating Up

Exo terra s heat mats are an ideal 24 hour primary or secondary heat source for tropical or temperate reptile and amphibian species and essential as a night time heat source for many desert species.

Exo terra heat mat not heating up.

The red led heat indicator will light up when the heating device is on and will shut off once the desired temperature has been reached. The push button dial system of the thermostat will prevent accidental changes of the set temperature if the device is being handled. A proper heating system is thus a very important factor of the natural terrarium set up. The exo terra heat mat is a very solid source of 24 hour heating.

In their natural biotope. The exo terra heat mat is a terrarium substrate heater that simulates these surfaces heated by the sun. Reptiles are able to regulate their body temperature partly through radiant heat from the sun provided by the lighting system or the ceramic heater in terrarium conditions. Exo terra heat mat terrarium substrate heater 16 watt medium 1ct.

We have it linked with a heat lamp in order to fulfill our reptile heat needs. Simply connect your heat mat heat cable ceramic heater or heat bulb to the exo terra day night thermostat set the preferred daytime and nighttime temperatures and place the heat sensor in the desired spot. Simply connect your heat mat heat cable or ceramic heater to the exo terra on off thermostat set the preferred temperature and place the heat sensor in the desired spot. The exo terra heat mat permanently adheres to the terrarium forming a solid bond for optimal heat transfer and provides safe even heat distribution.

Our experience with this product has been really good. Exo terra s heat mats are an ideal 24 hour primary or secondary heat source for tropical or temperate reptile and amphibian species and essential as a nighttime heat source for many desert species. However the depth of our substrate somewhat weakens the desired effect of the product. Reptiles and amphibians are ectotherms or cold blooded.

The heat mat works as advertised under our tank. Exo terra heat mat terrarium substrate heater 16 watt medium 1ct zilla reptile heating pad 10 20 gallon small 6 x 8 natural model 100109937 focuspet under tank heater reptile heating pad waterproof uth heat mat terrarium heating pad for small animals snake lizard bearded dragon tarantula hermit crab turtle leopard gecko. This item exo terra heat mat terrarium substrate heater 16 watt medium 1ct bn link digital heat mat thermostat controller for seed germination reptiles and brewing breeding incubation greenhouse 40 108 f 8 3a 1000w etl listed.