DESCRIPTION
Raises air temperature of terrariums 5 to 10 degrees higher than room temperature.
Zoo Med Repti-Therm Under Tank Heaters are an excellent primary heat source for temperate, terrestrial reptiles and as a secondary heat source for tropical and desert reptiles. The heaters permanently adhere to your terrarium, forming a solid bond for better heat transfer. They contain a solid state nichrome heating element and are UL/CUL approved. Heaters range from 4 to 24 watts and cost almost nothing to operate. Includes rubber feet to slightly elevate your terrarium to allow excess bottom heat to escape.
Additional Information
For Terrarium use only. Not for aquariums. For indoor use only. For use on glass terrariums only. Do not use on wood, plastic, acrylic or any other type of terrarium except those made of glass. Can be used with a thermostat and/or in conjunction with an additional heat source for higher temperature species. Full one year manufacturer’s warranty.
Great for use with temperate, terrestrial reptiles such as king snakes, corn snakes, gopher snakes, rat snakes, many geckos, some amphibians, small skinks, small nocturnal lizards etc.
Use as a secondary/night time heat source for tropical and desert reptiles such as boas, pythons, bearded dragons, iguanas, turtles, tortoises, monitors, etc.
re. Easy and economical to operate.
8″ x 12″ (30-40 gallons)
16Watts
Warranty:
Please click here to access warranty information.
Raises air temperature of terrariums 5 to 10 degrees higher than room temperature.
Zoo Med Repti-Therm Under Tank Heaters are an excellent primary heat source for temperate, terrestrial reptiles and as a secondary heat source for tropical and desert reptiles. The heaters permanently adhere to your terrarium, forming a solid bond for better heat transfer. They contain a solid state nichrome heating element and are UL/CUL approved. Heaters range from 4 to 24 watts and cost almost nothing to operate. Includes rubber feet to slightly elevate your terrarium to allow excess bottom heat to escape.
Additional Information
For Terrarium use only. Not for aquariums. For indoor use only. For use on glass terrariums only. Do not use on wood, plastic, acrylic or any other type of terrarium except those made of glass. Can be used with a thermostat and/or in conjunction with an additional heat source for higher temperature species. Full one year manufacturer’s warranty.
Great for use with temperate, terrestrial reptiles such as king snakes, corn snakes, gopher snakes, rat snakes, many geckos, some amphibians, small skinks, small nocturnal lizards etc.
Use as a secondary/night time heat source for tropical and desert reptiles such as boas, pythons, bearded dragons, iguanas, turtles, tortoises, monitors, etc.
re. Easy and economical to operate.
8″ x 12″ (30-40 gallons)
16Watts
Warranty:
Please click here to access warranty information.
Emilee9 (verified owner) –
I have 2 of these, one for each of my snakes. It works great, make sure that you wipe the surface of the glass with alcohol before you install it so that it will stick good. I have mine plugged into thermostats and set to 90 degrees and they stay at that temperature perfectly fine.
Jenna26 (verified owner) –
I bought one heater of the 10 to 20 gallon size to heat my 10 gallon hermit crab tank. Installed it on the end plugged it in and the highest I could get it to go was 68*F. Covered the top of the tank with carboard and a towel and bought a second heater of the same size and installed it on the back of my tank. I got it up to 75*F.
Lizardman24 (verified owner) –
This product works great I use it for my cubin tree frog I use the 6″ x 8″ (10-20 gallons) 8w heater and my tree frog loves it and it never gets to hot.
Annie70 (verified owner) –
we always had these Zoo Med heat mats for our snakes throughout the years without any issues. Only needed to replace one since we changed tanks and once you stick them on, you can’t remove it.
jblove (verified owner) –
This is so great for my hermit crabs. I have it own a timer for every two hrs and it works amazing. My one hermit crab likes to sleep next to it because I have it stuck to the side of the tank. Awesome product!!
kel14 (verified owner) –
This UTH (under tank heater) would probably be a good product if it was bigger and actually fit the aquarium. I have a 20 gallon long, and i got a heating pad that was fit for the 20 gallon long.. long story short, it was too small. The warm side of your reptiles cage should be 1/3 of the aquarium (for leopard geckos anyway) and it only covers about 1/5 of it.
I had to take it back.
Amoresteph (verified owner) –
Only went to 78 degrees. Returning and maybe try a new one ?
KittyKat4 (verified owner) –
I am happy with this product. It keeps my day gecko happy
MellySamSol (verified owner) –
I use it for my leopard gecko tank , they love it!
jenny21 (verified owner) –
i have a 20 gal tank for my leo and it didnt even help gain a mere 10 degrees in her tank. pretty weak overall, switching back to an all bulb set up.
789er (verified owner) –
I got mine a few years ago for my leopard gecko in a ten gallon tank and she loves it. The heat pad wont make your cage temperature go up but it does keep my gecko warm and thats all that maters thats what its really made for. But it has tore up twice but i fixed it by taking it apart it will last you about a year or two before it will start to mess up. Really I would hunt for a better brand of heat pad.
Slister (verified owner) –
Bought this heater for my leopard gecko tank. For the first day it stuck well, but after one day, it began to peel away from the tank bottom (the tank, which I also got at petsupplycanada, is slightly elevated to make room for a heater. Maybe it’s because it needs to sit absolutely sandwiched between the tank bottom and a flat surface, but in that case, it shouldn’t even have an adhesive. Tried supporting it on the edges with everything from electrical to duct tape – it eventually just melts the adhesive and falls right back down. My poor gecko is trying to just find a spot where the heater is hanging on while I search for another brand. Total absolute waste of money.
Scarsof2mauro (verified owner) –
Started out awesome.. then a few months later just stopped working..
BabyBullyMom (verified owner) –
I’ve never had a problem with ZooMed UTH’s. They can get quite hot (120F), as most Under Tank Heaters do, and I would recommend a rheostat for any heating device. A little more expensive than they should be, I’d think.
Bus Jackson (verified owner) –
Now my pad has only been used a few days BUT – it stuck on the bottom of the tank really well, and got very hot. Like 112f, which was heating my coconut substrate to about 90f, which was too hot. Got a zoomed thermostat (petsupplycanada doesn’t sell these..) to keep the temp I wanted. Perfect! I want to add that this product isn’t meant to raise the air temp in your tank, only the ‘floor’ temp – so if you think air temp is too low you may want to add a ceramic heat bulb, which I’ve also done.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
This is good product and I highly recommend it. It’s more expensive than other models but the quality and size justify the increase cost.
Jojorseno (verified owner) –
I bought this in June and it’s now the start of November. I have it hooked to a thermostat and it no longer heats up. Not sure if I can even exchange it for a new one because i no longer have the receipt. I strongly suggest you hang on to your receipt if you buy one. At least you’ll be able to exchange it if you’re in my situation.
rbsredbug (verified owner) –
So i have a leopard gecko and during the winter i use a heat bulb and a day bulb during the day, but just a heat bulb at night. I was only getting 76 degrees over night one night so i needed something to bring it up to 83 or so. I bought this because of the reviews and it works just fine. Last night it was in the 80s and today with my bulbs and the heater it is in the 90s which is perfect for a gecko. so, if you are using this as a primary heat source and you want temperature in the 80-90s i would not recomend it, but i would for those in the 70s. It basicly raises the temp 5-10 degrees.
Skate23 (verified owner) –
This heat pad works best when doubled up with a heat lamp, but have found that it creates a really nice heat gradient. Near the pad it will raise the heat about 4 degrees over room temperature and the other side of the tank will be around room temperature. Although it depends on your substrate, In my opinion using the pad on the side of the tank rather then underneath it works best. The product is easy to use, the only problem with it is that once you apply it to your tank you can’t take it off with out ruining it.
JennC1235 (verified owner) –
I bought this 4 my 3 hermit crabs because it was getting into the winter and was to cold 4 them. They LOVE it!!! It keeps the temp. perfect!!
Scottytaco (verified owner) –
I bought a sixteen watt uth for my 40 gallon terrarium, and it works well for my two leopard geckos. The uth works well. The only negative aspect about the uth is that you need a light dimmer, or a thermostate. The hot spot can get over 90 degrees Fahrenheit (mine was maxing out around 98) which is too hot for most reptiles, and the light dimmer can be used to lower the temperature of the hot spot to a more ideal temperature. Overall it’s a great uth.
Mendez91 (verified owner) –
I love it! My turtle loves it she is nice and toasty!
CynFlo (verified owner) –
I’ve had this same under tank heater for 11 years, and IT IS STILL GOING. I’m rating it 4 stars because the downside is that it doesn’t have a thermostat (not to be confused with a thermometer) to adjust the temperature. I’ve figured out a way to work with it by layering substrate on the floor of the tank to make sure it doesn’t burn my leopard gecko. This UTH doesn’t get scolding hot or anything, but I wanted a barrier to ensure her safety. It’s easy to work with, but just keep in mind that the adhesive bottom will gradually decline over time. It doesn’t stick to the bottom of the tank like it once did – but again, this baby has lasted YEARS!
Would recommend as long as you take the appropriate safety precautions for your pet.
Lexi13579sadie (verified owner) –
It works really good for my geckos doesn’t get to hot stays a perfect temp
James85pendley (verified owner) –
I need to find something suitable to heat a doghouse outside any ideas
HoboCrab (verified owner) –
Got the 10-20 gallon recommended UTH for my 20 gallon tank with 3 young hermit crabs, filled halfway with sand. The UTH struggled to keep the tank at 73 degrees (far below the crabs’ requirements) and the poor guys had no choice but to stay huddled under it all day, venturing out for a quick bite at night. One of them never left the corner. I replaced it with a new mat the full length of the tank and, 4 hours later, the little crab sprang to life.
Reptilesification (verified owner) –
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BamaMom (verified owner) –
I bought this and mounted it on the side of our crab terrarium. It didn’t even raise the temperature by a whole degree. Forty dollars wasted. Save your money!
Fishy Mom (verified owner) –
Waited to review and I’m so glad it works well.
Temperature is balanced and really love how the cord is built for wear and tear.
Only reason for the 4 stars instead of 5 was I have found this product much cheaper elsewhere after I purchased.
Mandarin (verified owner) –
First off, this is not a product for herps that require a great amount of heat. This heat mat is great for pets that need a temperature of about 70F to 80F, although it won’t keep the temperature at the desired point on chilly days/nights. However, I do like this product for what my pet needs. It’s perfect on normal to warm weather days, because it keeps my pet’s tank at the perfect daytime temperature, but I do have to use a second heat source for very cold nights. Overall, this product is good.
ReptileLover2015 (verified owner) –
The reptile heat pad is good and I would say it is good for reptiles, but I would tell everyone that if you get it for your reptile to make sure your reptile does not stay on it long.
xHaileyx (verified owner) –
Before using this product i was using a heating bulb to warm my leopard geckos tank. Although the heating bulb gets the tank hot they wont eat because they need stomach heat to help diguest their food. Now my leo lays out and warms on top of where the mat is placed and will eat. Do not use a bulb! good luck.
Candycane055555 (verified owner) –
I have purchased several of these products in different size variations. All of them end up falling off within 2-3 months even when I have taken great care to attach it to the terrarium. Extremely disappointed that there aren’t other options out there. The worst thing about this product is the price. Considering how bad it sticks, it should cost maybe 10$..
YellowTurtle (verified owner) –
I have this as a supplemental heating source for my hermit crabs, and it doesn’t do ANYTHING! Maybe the glass heats up there a little bit, but that’s it.
Alli82 (verified owner) –
It is keeping my corn snakes tank at the perfect temperature (one warmer side one cooler side).
BeautifulCereal (verified owner) –
I use this on my 20 gallon leopard gecko terrarium. It works great and keeps her nice and warm when she’s in her warm hide. My only complaint is that it is a bit too expensive. I got mine for $19.99 which is alright, but i had to buy two different mats which added up to about $35 (the other one was a different brand and size).
krusty46 (verified owner) –
Fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me.
I bought one of these for my Hermit Crabs. They are in a 10 gallon tank, so I bought the “small” which was designed for 10-20 gallon tanks. As the Hermit Crabs are “tropical” animals, I followed the directions and side mounted it (because water is involved in their substrate). Works great and heats the tank, but no where near enough heat to keep them warm. Maybe 2 degrees tops and this is listed as working on tanks up to 20 gallons.
I recently purchased Leopard Geckos. Originally meant to get 1, but ended up with 2, so instead of the 10 gallon tank I had planned on, I got a 20 gallon. Again I bought the 10-20 gallon sized small. Well, it lived up to its name and it heats a “small” section of the tank when under mounted. I notice a temperature increase of about 5 degrees directly over the heat pad, but it does nothing to warm the rest of the tank.
I’m not saying the pads don’t work, I just think they are a bit under rated with their expectations. Depending on what you are expecting to use these with, you may want to consider another size.
That said, using 4 watts of power for the pad, is better than 50 watts for a heat bulb and even if it only last me 2 years, I will be ahead of the game cost wise with all the bulbs I would have gone through and electricity savings.
jda5268 (verified owner) –
Got this for my daughters new 20L tank. Her 2 leopard geckos love the warmth it provides.
Befuddled buyer (verified owner) –
After 2 months tank hasn’t risen over 70 normally stays at 68. Being that I need it at 75-80 like it states it’s a let down. 10gallon glass tank with an glass lid. Doesn’t do as stated. Luckily keeps the humidity perfect warmth not so much
Ethannls (verified owner) –
This product is amazing! It’s just a little pricey. The heat that it emits is perfect for reptiles and is not to hot for furniture. But all in all great buy and it last even if it loses its stickiness you can hot glue it or tape it. Surprisingly it won’t melt. Must buy for reptile keepers.
Liu95 (verified owner) –
Bought this last week. I first had it on the side cuz I was afraid of it getting too hot (haven’t gotten a thermostat yet). It barely emitted any kind of heat, so I moved it underneath and it got scalding hot! The tank was lifted and there was plenty of airflow. I moved it back to the side and it just stopped working…
Matt59 (verified owner) –
Works good for my leopard gecko, stays are a good, even, consistent temperature
Karagin (verified owner) –
I’ve bought so many of these heat mats along with temperature controllers and they will not go above room temp. It’s so frustrating spending so much money for them to never work. I can’t get the temp in my tank over 73 degrees. I genuinely don’t understand the positive reviews. Don’t waste your money. Get an overhead lamp for your geckos. This does not work.
KevDawg (verified owner) –
I looked at these and some made by other brands, these seemed to be better made. At first we had one, mounted on the side of the terrarium, but the overnight temp dropped to 70°, so I added another along the back. That brought the temp up to an acceptable 75°. We only use these at night with a basking lamp during the day for our juvy leopard gecko. Sometimes during the night our leo will be laying along either the one on the side or the one on the back. It’s only been a couple of weeks, all I can say is so far so good. Our gecko is happy and so are we!
LobsterFang (verified owner) –
I got this for my Ball Python and it works great. It keeps the tank warm and humid which are what ball pythons like. The only problem is you have to find the right substrate or else it won’t do you much good.
221b (verified owner) –
Use some for my two leopard geckos and corn snake. They’re great! However, two have overheated to over 120! Fortunately this can be prevented with a thermostat (which is necessary for any heat source).
Kaii (verified owner) –
The pad stuck to the heater for maybe a month … Waste of money
Tristan247 (verified owner) –
My lepoard gecko just adored it admediatley. I was in wowed. She started to egnored me so I knew that she loved it. She also loves her damp moss so if you are wondering if that is a good choice it is.
Geckolicky (verified owner) –
This UTH is good for a nice gentle heat but it only increase the cages over all temp by about 1o
fishlover131 (verified owner) –
I use this for my leopard gecko and it works really good. It keeps the temperature just right
happydawg209 (verified owner) –
I had this for four months and it was working fine untill it started to warp and stopped working.
Jenn A (verified owner) –
Struggles to heat my tank for my leo. Maybe I need a bigger one but this already takes up 1/3 of the bottom of my tank. I have it hooked up to a thermostat and I’ve let it run and run and I could touch it with my bare hands and it’s still only lukewarm. Pretty disappointed with this purchase. Can’t even heat a small area.
Leotyme8600 (verified owner) –
I like the product and it works well for my leopard gecko as all heat mats you do need to use a thermostat with it. I would buy more of these but I had two issues. The first issue is that I stuck the heat mat to the outside of my tank on the bottom, and the temperature was set to 90 degrees Fahrenheit and the adhesive half melted! I tried later by lowering the heat but the adhesive just won’t work for me, so I just got some duck tape to stick it on and now it works great! The second issue for me at;east is that it is not flat, it is about 1/3 wide so that could be bad or could be great in different cases. It also says it comes with props to prop up the tank so the cord doesn’t get pinched but it doesn’t.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
I bought this less than a week ago and it worked well during the start, with the normal temperature and everything, but then after about 1-2 days the mat started peeling off. Now it’s halfway peeled off without me even touching it.
WackieJ (verified owner) –
We use these mats and they work well with some sort of temperature controller. I have experienced heating extremes from 75-98 from the same mat without a control. We use digital control used by growers for starting seeds and it works great. you can set the exact temperature you want your mat to stay at. The dial type that are purchased at the pet stores are not very accurate. We have experimented with 5 different types and now only use the same product for all 5 of our tanks with UTH.
Snakeandcatlady86 (verified owner) –
I bought this product less than a year ago. I set it up as instructed but had to place the tank on top of my dresser as I had nowhere else to put it.
Mish66 (verified owner) –
I bought the medium one for a rescued infant Red Ear Slider Turtle for a 10 gallon aquarium. It heats the tank up to a perfect temperature. I haven’t needed to worry about the water or enviroment getting too hot. Water temp is a perfect 74 degrees. The little guy is very happy and active.
PayC (verified owner) –
Zoo Med brands at petsupplycanada are amazing. My Leopard Gecko loves the heat mat, and it puts out just the right amount of heat, thank you!
MsMelanie08 (verified owner) –
I brought this for the side of my 60 gallon hermit crab tank. Keeps their swimming pool water and that end of the tank toasty
Abbb7uuuuuuuuu (verified owner) –
Love it great price good brand love zoo med you should buy it
Kestly (verified owner) –
I had been using the same Repti Therm U.T.H unit, 10-20 gallon, for over 5 years until I MISTAKENLY believed that it had finally died tonight and threw it out!
Delamsam000 (verified owner) –
Bought two of the 8 watt heaters for the bottom of my tank, read the instructions and followed them, put the rubber feet that they provide on the bottom of the tank, mind you I bought these in mid January, and as of the first week of April they are unusable, I noticed my gecko wasn’t acting right, after some poking around I realized that both of the mats were warped and curling and would not stick to the tank no matter how hard I tried, so I called the customer service line, because they were still pretty new and should’ve still been under warranty, after talking to the customer service, they said the only thing that they could do was recommend to silicone the heaters to the bottom of the tank! I was so frustrated because I didn’t want to spend another dollar on these worthless things, my local petsupplycanada was amazing and let me exchange them for a different product, but I won’t be buying these again in the future…
Mark1561 (verified owner) –
This product works great! It keeps the substrate warm and keeps the terrarium humid. As long as your house is warm in the winter (70-75) it wont get to cold. Over all it works great for my pacman and I would recommend this to anyone who has a pet that needs warm substrate.
willber (verified owner) –
I mean it when I say this is the best under the tank heater I have used. It always maintains a constant temperature which keeps my leopard geckos happy. It is a bit of a hassle to transfer from tank to tank, but other than that I have no other complaints.
Charlie81 (verified owner) –
Great product! I use this for my her,it crabs and they absolutely love it! I kind of wish it got hotter though.
Amber166 (verified owner) –
Doesn’t stay stuck to the tank, I had to by heat tape and use that to keep it in place
TheGecko (verified owner) –
I got this heating mat for my leopard gecko. To my amazement, it gets so hot, the heat will go right through the glass and my reptile carpet. Best heating mat there is, and would recommend it to anyone who needs an extra medium amount of heat!
YellowTurtle01 (verified owner) –
I have the 8w pad, and I use under a hide at night for my blue tongue, and she loves to curl up on it. It creates a nice ambient temperature of about 70 on the cool side of her tank at night (Should mention there’s about 7”of aspen) so this size is perfect!
Star123 (verified owner) –
I got the mini size for my baby leopard gecko in a 2.5 gallon tank, and it doesn’t get warm enough. I also have the 10-20 gallon sized one (small?) for my other leopard gecko and it works great as long as I have it plugged into a thermostat. If you don’t use a thermostat it gets to about 110 degrees which is too hot.
I recommend the product as long as you use a thermostat with it.
Rostov (verified owner) –
I didn’t know to remove the white peel now I do and my leopards are happier for it.
AnimalMomma (verified owner) –
This product does its job very well! I bought this a few months ago for my 15 gallon leopard gecko tank. It stuck well under the tank and hasn’t came lose once. It heats her sand and warm hides up perfectly. Leo’s need belly heat, so this is a perfect product for them. I recommend!! Soon ill be buying another when I transfer her to a 40 gallon.
LeopardGeckoBoy (verified owner) –
It is pretty good, it works good i put it under my leopard gecko’s terrarium
sacrificedbunny (verified owner) –
This heater (24 watt) has been working really well for my BP and heat has been pretty consistent (Though a control IS NEEDED). The pad has lasted 4 years and has never had trouble sticking until recently. I checked after coming back from a trip that the temperature was at room-temp of his terrarium. I checked the pad and found where it had burnt through the bottom, and whatever the adhesive was also looked clumpy. The temperature never went over 95 (F) and never had the hole till recently. other than that it’s worked great for me.
lex2896 (verified owner) –
Unfortunately I don’t know if it was the heating pad that malfunctioned or the actual outlet. But the pad got so hot it burnt my pythons belly all the way to the muscle. And that was with the pad being under the tank with bedding on top. Sadly she passed because of the injuries even after treatment.
Raven23 (verified owner) –
I have one of these in my gecko tank at one end. It works perfect for giving them the heat they need. The only part I didn’t like was that it didn’t have a temperature control. When just plugged in it was too hot for my needs (I use a cage liner instead of a thick substrate). My solution was to buy a dimmer used to plug lamps into. I just plug this into the dimmer which plugs into the wall. The dimmer allows me to lower the temperature to a perfect comfort level. The other nice thing is that I don’t have to make sure I have replacement heat lamps. I do use a lower wattage heat lamp occasionally but if it burns out I don’t need to panic as I have this as the main heat source. I have had this running for 3 years now without any issues. An excellent product that I would highly recommend.
Tes1995 (verified owner) –
I have the 40 Gallon UTH that I bought when I got my Ball Python. It is the dead of winter and I am scared to death for her now. It did it’s job excellently while it worked, and for no reason it has broken. My snake needs that hot side UTH to live. It’s past warranty, it’s snowing and in the upper 20’s outside. I give it an excellent review because it worked beautifully, but I am terrified of how long they last. I already cannot afford much, and I need, SHE needs this to live! Please people: make CERTAIN you buy other/backup sources of heat for your pets! Baby Cleo is stuck with only 75F last time I checked on her HOT side! She needs 85F-90F+ on her hot side! The cold side is the only space supposed to be that low!
duker649 (verified owner) –
its a great heating pad, works well, and warms the area that i need, Only downfall, wish it had an off and on switch, now you have to unplug it.
LeoLver (verified owner) –
I bought the mini 4×5 in. UTH to see if it was better than a heat lamp and a basking combo pack. I have a juvy leopard gecko from petsupplycanada and a 10 gallon also from petsupplycanada. I stuck it on the warm side under his favorite hide, and it barely heated the floor. I might try the 6×8 in. one to see if it is any better.
Useless (verified owner) –
This “Heat pad” is absolutely useless and a complete waste of money. On the package it says to wait at least 6 hours but it does not matter wait as long as you like it will not do anything. At the absolute most it might raise your tanks temp by 1 degree.
PetCrazy919 (verified owner) –
I have 2 of these (small size) on my 20 gallon aquarium that my 3 hermit crabs live in. One of the pads is under the sand and one of them is on the side. They keep the crabitat nice and warm, and if it gets too hot I can just unplug one/both. The crabs love to hang out next to the pad on the side in cold weather :). They do dry out the sand a bit but you can simply replace the water once a week. Another plus is that they keep the crabs warm while they’re molting, something a heat lamp just wouldn’t do.
The only problem I have with this is that it eventually starts coming off the glass in places. But I can fix that with a little extra strong tape. That’s a teeny con compared to all those great pros!
All in all, great buy!
Gwhitney2010 (verified owner) –
I bought this for my bearded dragon. He attacks them!
Soso but good (verified owner) –
I bought these last year to help with this winter….. they are great for heating. My snake loves it. My beardie agrees to disagree.
Farmgal13 (verified owner) –
I had fpund and rescued a snake, that had appeared to be hit with a shovel, so i took her in, and this was one of the many things i had bought for her. It heats up fast, and doesnt “overheat” like others i have had in the past (used to have snakes) and she likes it.
BullCityBarbie (verified owner) –
I was in the process of purchasing a set of day and evening lights for my lizard after reading the o store care pamphlet. The team member let me know that the new lamp and bulbs weren’t necessary or beneficial to the lizard (they just look cool) and recommend the heading pad instead. I attached it to the side since my tank is low and the lizard immediately gravitated to it and warmly basks WITHOUT a bright light for me through the night. Hopefully this last longer than the bulbs (fingers crossed)
Robert1955 (verified owner) –
I installed this heat mat, which is rated for a 30-40 gallon tank, on my tiny 10 gallon tank, and set it up with the Zoomed Repitemp Digital Thermostat. After 24 hours, it was barely holding the tank temperature 1 and 2 degrees above ambient temperature. Absolute piece of trash, and a total waste of money!
Doodoobird (verified owner) –
My leopard gecko loves it! It’s just the right amount of heat for my gecko! Very easy to use!!!!
iBored91 (verified owner) –
I got a couple for my 10 gal tanks and I recommend the medium size for the 10 gal tanks. Works good the only thing is the tape once you use it and remove it most of the time it will not stick again so you will need some ductape. Overall it is a great product really a must have and does a great job heating up the tank and providing that belly heat.
KindaFishy (verified owner) –
Heats up the substrate but doesn’t do well heating up the overall tank. I’m using a 36 gallon bowfront. Substrate can get up to 100 degrees while the tank temp is around 78. I highly recommend using a thermostat with this.
Jellybean the Hissynoodle (verified owner) –
We use heat tape for my ball’s primary heat source. It is safer and easier to control the temp. During the colder months, however, we use this zoomed heater as a supplemental heat source. Always connected to a thermostat.
Neeshu (verified owner) –
Bought this two weeks ago, my pet is happy to stay on it.
Amber (verified owner) –
I brought this and it never stayed on my leopard geckos tank. It kept falling off.
Mallo8 (verified owner) –
This is a good heat pad overall, but I had many problems with getting it to stick to the bottom of my hermit crab tank. It ended up taking LOADS of ductape and lots of time just to keep this pad from falling off the bottom every day. But if you can make it through this little obstacle, the product is overall great and keeps the tank pretty warm.
Snakemom (verified owner) –
We have used the heat pad for our ball python for a year and will purchase a bigger one as we size up the tank. You NEED to purchase a thermostat as well (we got the Zoo Med) or it will get too hot and can harm your snake. Also get a digital thermostat gun to monitor the temperature of the substrate on top of the pad. Place the heat source under a hide and your snake will be healthy and content.
Marypoppins24 (verified owner) –
This is a great product for my little Mary poppins….
1ooooooooooooool (verified owner) –
It’s working overtime,I got this without checking as to how very hot this gets for a ball python temp’s on the warm side should be around 90 this recorded a reading at 101 f so I strongly recommend getting a thermostat to keep it at a desired temperature
Finn1234 (verified owner) –
I got this for my leopard gecko and after a couple days it fell off and lost all the stickiness that it needs.
Begging (verified owner) –
This keeps my gecko warm! She loves it! Keeps her warm and content!
Norapaige (verified owner) –
I got my leopard gecko 3 years ago and I just recently had to replace the first heater I got which was this product and I ended up repurchasing it because there’s not a lot of options. Heater lost it’s stickiness about 1 1/2 years in and finally ended up cracking and almost caught my desk on fire!