Vivarium Heat Mat Instructions

This blog post will go over 5 of the most common ways to heat a vivarium.

Vivarium heat mat instructions.

Ever wondered how to install a heat mat if you use a vivarium. 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. Glass vivarium if you are using a glass or plastic tank then the heat mat is placed outside the tank. Heat mat placement.

Thermostat should be used. Helpful if you own reptiles. Regardless of the method you choose to go about heating a vivarium i strongly recommend utilizing a reliable digital thermometer to monitor temperatures. If you are using a different make then please refer to the manufacturers instructions for its suitability.

Heat pads heater cable submersible water heaters radiant heat lamps and room space heaters. Ensure to follow all manufacturer instructions and precautions. The tank is then place on top. The location you choose for the mat should be clear of any obstructions such as backgrounds and substrates.

The polystyrene provides insulation directing the heat upwards towards the tank. With glass or plastic tanks the heat mat can be placed inside or outside the. Once the mat is in place it s time to install the. The most effective position for the heat mat is on the back or sides of the vivarium.

If you are positioning it at the bottom then the heat mat should sit on a polystyrene base the same dimensions as the base of tank. Well in this video i go through each step on how to do just that.