Can I put a heat mat under substrate?

The thermostat probe must be placed UNDER the substrate touching the mat. Substrate will act as an insulator and too much will result in the mat seriously over heating. Heavy objects such as hides and water/feeding dishes must not be put on the mat. This will cause thermal blocking and can result in fire.

Can leopard geckos use heat mats?

Some leopard gecko owners prefer a heat mat because they save space inside of the tank. However, without a heat lamp as well, it makes establishing a day-night cycle more difficult. Using a ceramic heat lamp, which doesn’t give off light can help if the temperature in the tank is too low during the night.

Can heat mats go on carpet?

Be aware that the underlay should have a Tog rating no higher than 0.8 Tog, and the carpet no higher than 2.0 Tog. Most hessian-backed carpets have a Tog rating below this. Thermal underfloor insulation boards installed beneath the heating system will increase the heating up time and reduce running costs.

Can you put a heat mat inside a vivarium?

Heating a Wooden Vivarium Wooden vivariums retain heat and are highly efficient at maintaining an appropriate temperature throughout the day. When placing heat mats inside wooden vivariums, it is important to ensure the heat mat does not get damaged during installation, or at a later stage by your pet.

Can you put a heat mat under reptile carpet?

A think cage carpet made for reptile cages shouldn’t insulate a heat mat out any more than any other sort of substrate. It’s not significantly worse than newspaper (though slate tiles are probably better). Just remember that you should ALWAYS use a thermostat, preferably a proportional thermostat, with any heat source.

Can you put a heat mat under sand?

It is fine to put sand or other substrate. I use my heater on the side and only when it is pretty cold outside.

Can I put a heat mat under reptile carpet?

DO NOT place a vivarium with a heat pad underneath it directly on carpet! Similar to the substrate- you must allow the heat to dissipate and carpet does not allow that to happen.

Should I turn off my leopard geckos heat mat at night?

With correct set up there should be no need to keep a night time temp the same as day temp. If you are providing appropriate day time temps then some heat retention will occur in the object present in the viv. Low temps for 12 hours a day will have no effect on digestion.

Can a heat mat go under reptile carpet?

Can I put electric underfloor heating under carpet?

Underfloor heating is a compatible heating system with carpet. Both electric and warm water systems are perfectly suitable floor heating solutions for use under a carpet floor covering. Carpets tend to absorb dust.