Exo Terra Heat Mat, Small (8w)

Reptiles, being ectothermic or "cold-blooded," rely on external heat sources like the Sun to regulate their body temperature for proper functioning. They cannot generate their own warmth and need environmental heat to thrive.

The Exo Terra Heat Mat serves as an effective terrarium substrate heater, mimicking the natural warming of surfaces by sunlight. This makes it an ideal primary or secondary heat solution, particularly for crepuscular and nocturnal reptile species.

Size: 8" x 8", designed for terrariums of 10-20 gallons.

Usage Guidelines:

The Exo Terra Heat Mat bonds permanently to the terrarium, ensuring excellent heat transfer. It must be paired with a thermostat, such as the one available at , to regulate the basking temperature effectively.

Install the heat mat on either the far left or right side of the terrarium to establish a thermal gradient, covering about one-third of the floor area. For best results, use with a thin substrate layer (1-2"). For enclosures with deeper substrate, consider an overhead heat source like the Exo Terra Halogen Basking Spot or the Ceramic Heater from shop.morphmarket.com.

Ensure proper ventilation by using rubber spacers under the terrarium to prevent overheating and maintain safe operation of the heat mat.