HEAT MAT NOT HOT ENOUGH??)

[Serpentsalem]

Hey guys, the other day I got a Bredli hatching and a terrarium set up, it came with a heat mat and thermometer. (the heat mat has a thermostat built inside it). However I don’t think it’s getting hot enough.. it’s only going up to about 29degress during the day.... any help?

thank you

 

[WizardFromAus-]

Hey guys, the other day I got a Bredli hatching and a terrarium set up, it came with a heat mat and thermometer. (the heat mat has a thermostat built inside it). However I don’t think it’s getting hot enough.. it’s only going up to about 29degress during the day.... any help?

thank you

How many watts is the heat mat?


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[Serpentsalem]

How many watts is the heat mat?


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It’s 7WATT I’m pretty sure xx

 

[WizardFromAus-]

It’s 7WATT I’m pretty sure xx

The thermostats in them cuts off if it gets around 50degress which is way to hot for snakes anyways , if u get an actual thermostat and connect it to the heat mat it controls ot more.. which you'll need anyway..
Maybe get a 16 watt

So pretty much the thermostat in the heat matt doesn't really control the temp its more of a safety thing

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[Serpentsalem]

The thermostats in them cuts off if it gets around 50degress which is way to hot for snakes anyways , if u get an actual thermostat and connect it to the heat mat it controls ot more.. which you'll need anyway..
Maybe get a 16 watt

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Thank you so much!!
I’ll buy a thermostat

 

[WizardFromAus-]

Thank you so much!!
I’ll buy a thermostat

No dramas you'll feel better with that and safer for snakey

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[CF Constrictor]

That sounds about right for a heat mat that size , you can get bigger higher wattage mats or a heat cord , what are you using for substrate ?