Exo Terra Heat Mat Temperature

Must be used with a thermostat such as the exo terra thermostat to control basking temperature.

Exo terra heat mat temperature.

Exo terra s ultra thin terrarium substrate heat mat is a heater designed for your pet s terrarium and mimics surfaces that are naturally heated by the sun to make your sidekick feel like he s in his natural habitat. 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. I got the mat that was recommended for a 10 20 gallon tank because mine is a 20 gallon but it does not cover enough of it. A broad spectrum daylight lamp with a neodymium sleeve.

Measures 12 x 7 inches. The push button dial system of the thermostat will prevent accidental changes of the set temperature if the device is being handled. 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. I also should have gotten a larger pad for my exo terra tank.

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. The exo terra reptile heatwave rock electronic heat stone automatically shuts off when a certain surface temperature is reached to prevent burns or overheating. The exo terra heat mat is a terrarium substrate heater that simulates these surfaces heated by the sun. The fully encased electronically controlled heating element covers the stone to prevent hot spots.

In their natural biotope reptiles also often use surfaces heated by the sun like branches rocks or the forest floor as a heat conductor. The spectrum is ideal for plant s photosynthesis and the uva ultraviolet a light contributes to reptiles physiological well being. This mat is a great option for reptiles amphibians arachnids and planted terrariums. Place the exo terra heat mat on the extreme left or right side of the terrarium to create a temperature gradient.

4 99 494 99 find great deals on the latest styles of heat mats rocks exo terra heat. The heat mat works and hasn t spiked in temperature either up or down but it only gets to 67 69 degrees on its own. 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. The exo terra heat mat permanently adheres to the terrarium forming a solid bond for optimal heat transfer.