HabiStat Heat Mat – 20 watt

HabiStat Heat Mat – 20 watts

Habistat reptile heat mats produce ultra long wavelength infra red heat and are a proven, tried and tested technology for providing heat to reptiles in many different applications.

Habistat heat mats are a carbon impregnated cloth and are made in the UK.

HabiStat Heat Mats are thin and flat, meaning they can be well hidden within your enclosure.

Habistat Heat Mats produce ultra long wavelength infra red heat; this wavelength is invisible to the human eye and heats the surface it is in contact with rather than the air.

This action of heating is very similar to the sun and it has the ability to heat anything that it strikes but with the air temperature remaining much lower – reptiles absorb this in a manner very similar to basking in a natural environment.

Heat mats do get warm but provide a very gentle warmth which the animal can sit under or on top of – used under normal conditions the mats cannot burn the animal. It should be noted that heat mats give a gentle background heat.

Heat mats should be used in conjunction with a HabiStat Mat Stat.

It should be noted that heat mats give a gentle background heat. If you are keeping animals that requires higher temperatures, then you may require additional supplemental heating. Many diurnal or day active species of lizard require basking spots of rather high localised heat. Additional heat sources should then be provided for these species.

Heat mats are excellent heaters for most applications requiring night time heat.

Can be mounted unseen into almost any set up.

All heaters can be potentially hazardous if misused or incorrect installed.  Do not take any risks with the lives of your animals.  Install heat mats safely and in conjunction with a quality thermostat.

Important:

Never install a heat source and then leave it unattended.  You must establish that your installation is correct and that the vivarium is being maintained at the desired temperature. Never expose your animals to any risk of over heating.  Once installed, heating and temperature should be tested for a minimum of 48 hours prior to the introduction of any animals.  Do not risk any animals safety!  If you are in any doubt, consult a professional / qualified electrician.

Cleaning your HabiStat Heat Mat

For routine cleaning, wipe the heat mat with a damp cloth but, as with any electrical appliances, disconnect the heat mat from the mains power supply first.  Do not allow any moisture to penetrate the terminal block.

Safety Information

Do not use the heat mat if it appears perforated or damaged. Please note small white areas that appear to be bubbles in the laminate are not faults. This is delamination and will not affect the performance of the heat mat.

Do not pierce, fold or cut the heat mat.

Once installed the heat mat should be monitored for 48 hours before the introduction of any animals. If you have any concerns consult a qualified electrician.

We also offer a specially priced Habistat heat mat 20 watt and Habistat Mat Stat bundles

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