How To Install A Heat Mat In A Wooden Vivarium

Where to put a heat mat in a wooden vivarium.

How to install a heat mat in a wooden vivarium.

Ever wondered how to install a heat mat if you use a vivarium. Heat mats must be controlled by a thermostat. The ones shown here from zoo med have an adhesive backing and are applied right to the glass of the tank. Undertank heat mats are low wattage heat mats that can be used under the tank as well as on the side of the tank.

If used with a wooden vivarium then they must only be used inside the vivarium. Undertank heat mats. I ve never had a wooden viv before and was wondering where do i put the heat mat. Heat mat with wooden vivarium help need advice so i was wondering how exactly i am supposed to set up a heat mat with a wooden vivarium as having it on the outside would mean the heat can t get through the wood but at the same time i ve been told not to use heat mats inside vivarium so what exactly am i supposed to do.

I have a california kingsnake and she is ready to move into her new vivarium which is made of wood. If they were placed on the outside then the wood insulates the mat and slows the heat getting into the vivarium where it is needed. Helpful if you own reptiles. If used under the tank the tank must be raised on the rubber feet provided or some other arrangement.

Check your heat mat mains cable and plug for damage before use. I have a heat mat in my wooden viv i use dessert sand to cover it tho and have never had a problem.