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Most reptiles will need steady heating of 12 hours a day before evening time and to work out the energy that uses per hour you must do this equation: You’ll need to consider the size of their vivarium/terrarium and also the reptile themselves when browsing for heat mats, as it needs to fit onto the enclosure and be large enough to create sufficient change in the atmosphere or create a warm spot for your reptile to rest their whole body on. Wattage Yes and no. You must proceed with caution when placing a heating pad on a wooden vivarium as the chances of overheating are higher. Make sure the pad has plenty of airflow to prevent this and use a thermostat to ensure heat is provided gently. Thankfully, most heating mats will specifically say whether they can be used with wooden enclosures are not. Can you use a heating pad without a thermostat? That’s why it’s important to pay attention to the amount of wattage a heat mat consumes as you ideally want something that provides a good balance between performance and cost.
But crucially you need to do some research about how much wattage your mat needs to be able to provide the correct amount of heat for your pet.
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For those concerned about their leccy bills, it’s often wise to do a bit more research about wattage and the amount of energy your reptile heating mat will consume with daily use.
As you’d expect, the size of your reptile heating pad is important if you want to effectively keep your scaly wee friend nice and warm! Permanently fixing to your terrarium, it forms a direct bond with your reptile’s habitat to create optimum heat transfer to the glass for safe and even heat distribution.
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Ceramic heat emitters often use up more electricity and can also get extremely hot, potentially burning you and your reptile!