The heat mat alone has the potential of overheating the vivarium to above 80 degrees.
Vivarium heat mat thermostat.
The problem with heat mats.
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This also means that during the fall and spring when the seasons are changing the heat mat will only run when it is needed.
While these are a safe low cost and generally effective way of providing artificial heat they re not without their weaknesses.
The thermostat offers simple and convenient operation.
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It s ideal for a small snake tank just bear in mind that there s no dial so you ll need to use a thermostat to control the temperature of this heat mat to avoid burning your reptile.
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So using a thermostat to regulate the mat s activities is very important.
Most invertebrate keepers and even many snake owners use low wattage heat mats to warm their vivariums.
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These cold blooded creatures rely on a suitable heat source to stay healthy and happy which means reptile owners must understand their needs and provide ideal heating and humidity.
They re a good way to provide gentle warmth and they heat the floor of your vivarium much like the sun would heat the ground in your reptile s natural environment.
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Heat mats are used to maintain a constant temperature throughout your vivarium.
Choosing the heat mat size to use.
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The main problem being that they only produce a gentle warmth.