Heat mat question.

[thesilverbeast]

Is a heat mat ok to use directly in an enclosure?

Its one of the green type that looks like it would be waterproof (not that im going to test it) but i don't know what brand or wattage but its controlled by a microclimate ministat 100.

I got it from upmarket aquariums so if anyone knows what brand they have can they let me know please.


Its for a stimsons python if that makes any difference.

[MoreliaMatt]

i use microclimate heatmats directly inside my stimmi enclosures and they have been fine, i put a tile over them and just newspaper substrate....

[thesilverbeast]

a tile! a great idea i wouldn't have thought of! thanks.


i would also be using newspaper substrate.

[thesilverbeast]

bump, any other opinions?

i want to make sure its an accepted thing to do before i do it with my snake.

[Chimera]

Tile

I use the same thing and find there aren't too many issues. Depending on the enclosure setup you could just put the heat mat on the outside of the enclosure.

I think the green herp shop ones also have their own insulation. Repeating what I frequently say, run it at full strength in open air and check the heat mat with your hand

[thesilverbeast]

thats a good idea! ill chuck it on for 30 minutes or so without the thermostat and see what happens on a bench.

[thesilverbeast]

also to add to that, it looks identical to the herp shop heat mat thats 20W and 20x35cm.

[thesilverbeast]

seeing as i can't edit my post, this has to be a triple post :S



but after 30 minutes its 49-50 degrees.

This would be ok if it malfunctioned wouldn't it?


i know tis hot for a snake but it CAN go other places to avoid the heat, it will only cover a small area. correct?

[Lovemysnakes]

My heatmat has always offered perfect heat underneath fake grass. I also place the hide half over the heatmat to give my MD the additional option of a cool and warm side.