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An adhesive-backed heat mat that sticks to the underside of a glass terrarium and warms the floor from below — the standard way to give a ground-dwelling snake or lizard belly heat without lighting the enclosure. Two things are non-negotiable: it goes on glass only, never plastic or wood, and it should be run through a thermostat. An unregulated heat mat is one of the more common causes of thermal burns in captive reptiles.
Features
- Two sizes — 20 x 15cm 8W for roughly 40–75L tanks, and 30 x 20cm 16W for roughly 110–150L.
- Solid-state nichrome element with peel-and-stick adhesive backing.
- Lifts floor temperature roughly 3–6°C above room temperature.
Fitting
- Glass bases only. Do not fit to a plastic or timber enclosure.
- Leave an air gap under the tank so heat is not trapped against the mat — most tanks with a moulded rim already have this.
- Allow 3–6 hours to reach a stable temperature before you judge it.
- Normal operating surface temperature should feel warm, never hot.
- Fit a thermostat. The mat has no internal regulation.
Cover the heated area with Eco Carpet if you want a barrier between the animal and the glass. More in Reptile Heating & Lighting.