Zilla Heat Mat, Terrarium Heater for Reptiles, Snakes (Ball Pythons, Corn Snakes), Leopard Geckos, Tortoises, Amphibians and Arachnids, Mini, Fits 1-5 Gallon, 4 Watt
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The Zilla Heat Mat provides reliable, energy-efficient heating for a variety of habitats. Featuring carbon fiber technology, this heating mat delivers consistent, evenly distributed infrared heat across its entire surface. This product has no exposed wires, helping to reduce long-term damage and improve durability. The carbon fiber is self-regulating so the mat maintains a safe maximum temperature of 113ºF without requiring additional thermal switches that could potentially fail. Installation is simple with its adhesive backing, ensuring optimal contact with your terrarium for effective heat transfer while keeping the mat in place. The Zilla Heat Mat is low wattage and consumes minimal energy. Provide dependable temperature regulation for your pet reptile, snake (ball python, corn snake), leopard gecko, tortoise, amphibian or arachnid by creating their ideal thermal environment with this user-friendly mat. Zilla Heat Mats are available in mini, small, medium and large sizes. Celebrate your pet and Rep Yourself, with Zilla.
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
Product Dimensions : 4.3 x 9.6 x 1.3 inches; 7.2 ounces
Manufacturer recommended age : 1 month and up
Item model number : 100109936
Department : Unisex-Adult
Date First Available : November 29, 2009
Manufacturer : Central Garden & Pet
ASIN : B005SRVNU6
Best Sellers Rank: #32,411 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies) #20 in Terrarium Heat Mats
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IDEAL HEAT SOURCE for a variety of desert and tropical species of reptiles, amphibians and arachnids.
SAFE AND ENERGY EFFICIENT. The carbon fiber material used in the Zilla Heat Mat is energy efficient and regulates itself to a maximum safe temperature of 113ºF.
UNIFORM HEATING WITH NO HOT SPOTS. Carbon fiber heating technology radiates infrared waves for even heat distribution.
EASY-TO-USE ADHESIVE mounting for optimal heat transfer.
AVAILABLE IN DIFFERENT SIZES. Zilla Heat Mats are available in mini, small, medium and large sizes.
Customers say
Customers find the heat mat works well, particularly in 10-gallon tanks for sand boas. The temperature output receives mixed feedback – while some say it heats well, others report it barely provides heat.
13 reviews for Zilla Heat Mat, Terrarium Heater for Reptiles, Snakes (Ball Pythons, Corn Snakes), Leopard Geckos, Tortoises, Amphibians and Arachnids, Mini, Fits 1-5 Gallon, 4 Watt
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Donovan –
Still working as it should after 3+ years!
I purchased this heat mat approx. 3 years ago. It is still working today like it did on day #1! The sticky part lost its adhesion so I went out and got some of the shiny silver tape that is safe for heat applications. Everything is still sticking and heating. I am very pleased! Very durable, very easy to install!
Chupacabra –
My ball python gives it 2 thumbs up
It works really, however…… Someone needs to figure out how to get these things to stick to the underside of the tank better. I have been using these things for my reptiles for years. The problem I have is that I attach it then check back in a few days and it is dangling there. So I came up with a plan. If you are like me and have the wooden stands that you buy in the pet store that matches your aquarium size and it has these large cutouts between the bottom of the tank and the top of the stand. That is where the heat pad will just fall through because of the heat warming the glue and the weight of the cord pulling down on it. I have some leftover 12 x 12 ceramic tiles. I just cut it down to about 8 inches on one side and slid it under the tank, but on top of the stand with the heating pad above the tile. It works great. You could probably use something else. I just figured the heat wouldn’t effect the ceramic tile. This way it pushes the pad right up on the tank and also sends the heat up through the tank rather than just warming the storage area down below.
Amazonian –
Works for my hedgehogs!
I bought 2 of these for my African Pygmy hedgehogs, housed separately in plastic bins. In the past, I’ve moved them out of the sun room in the colder weather into the guest room with a ceramic heater running 24/7 to keep the ambient temp between 70-73f. I’ve also used Hot Hands, which get costly over the course of a winter as well as heat lamps. Human heating pads turn off after about 2 hours and aren’t practical, so I decided to give these a try since the 6×8″ mats seemed a good alternative. I wasn’t interested in the adhesive aspect since I do move the bins for cleaning and didn’t want to deal with cords. When they arrived, I peeled the adhesive off – and I can’t address the issue as to whether it’s good or not (apparently it’s not from the reviews, although it was a very sticky mess to remove). The bins are light enough that I just sat them on top of the mats. They seem to put out just the right amount of heat. Juno and Bailey each give the mats 2 quills up. I’d recommend them for African Pygmy hedgehog owners. I should note that I do not use igloos or huts for the hedgies – they sleep in little nests they make out of pieces of fleece. I’d be concerned about these heating up an igloo so much that the hedgies wouldn’t stay in it; making the mats useless.
Heather –
Effective heating mat
This heating mat works more effectively than the zoomed mat I tried. There was a difference of approximately 5° between the two different brands. I have a 75 gallon (48 inches long) hermit crab tank with 10 to 11 inches of moist sand substrate. During the initial set up I put two zoomed mats on the bottom left side and two Zilla mats on the bottom right side. Using a temperature gauge designed to be sunk into the middle of the substrate I found that one side heated to approximately 82 to 83° while the other side heated to 87 to 88°. Once I figured out how warm the substrate was on each side I shut off the zilla side( it was actually too warm and they need to have temperature gradation in their substrate) and installed two zilla heating mats on the backside of the tank above the substrate. The room the tank is kept in is 68° and with these four mats in the before mentioned positions the tank stays at 78° with approx 85% humidity. The only negative is that I could not get the mats to stay adhered, either brand, on the underside without taping the cord and part of the mat itself into position. If you are buying heating mats I would recommend looking into multiple brands as some can be insulated and some cannot as they become fire hazards. I have been using these for a little over a week and so far have not had any major problems with them.
Susan L Kouns –
It is a good heater.
Received. Many thanks.
Amazon Customer –
As always, Zilla comes through
Dont get me wrong, I really do love zoo med brand items a lot. But the 2 zoo med heat pads were inconsistent with their heat and the adhesive was….well, not very good after about 2 weeks. Zoo Med and Zilla are always my go to brands so for this particular item I decided to try Zilla. And I honestly couldn’t be happier. Adhesive seems to be holding up well, and with the same thermostat I was using on my other heat pads, I was able to establish a consistent balance in temperature.
Paige Stone –
Works the best of 3 mats tried, takes 2
It works the best of 3 heat mats tried. We have 2 4 watt Mattâs on a 10 gallon tank now (one is supposed to do it) and it does not seem to raise heat in overall tank by more than a couple degrees (hygrometer and thermometer in upper right corner of tank), but it must warm substrate a good bit because our Madagascar hissing cockroaches are out and active -after many attempts to warm tank- even though temp still show 76 F.I have tried several brands and this heat may seems to work best. Also had to order rubber furniture bumpers to rise tank off surface and crest room for cord. I know they all recommend rubber spacers, but I have yet to find what those look like!Setting up a 20g long tank as sling incubator for tarantulas and going to order a large Zilla for it.Hoping to get a Uromastyx soon and will likely look for Zilla brand mat (largest size) to set up its enclosure!
Ted P –
Keepin’ my Hummingbirds Happy!
I use this as a heater for one of my hummingbird feeders, ASPECTS 430 Hummzinger Highview Mini Hummingbird Feeder.. I built a platform the size of the heating pad and just sat the feeder on top of it. This morning it was 23°f outside, I checked my feeder with a handheld IR thermometer and it was 47°f. So, success! My overwintering hummers get a warm meal and I don’t have to take the feeder in at night and worry about getting my lazy butt out of bed early to get the feeder outside. Now that I know it works well, I’ve ordered another for a second feeder.Update: Last night it was 14°f and my hummingbird feeders were completely liquid this morning.
FEDERICO AMABLE –
La caja llego aplastada, pero el producto al parecer no vino dañado, no lo he probado, ya veremos.Llevo 3 meses usandolo y pues todo bien sigue funcionando y no la he apagado para nada, ma que para moverla de lado. La temperatura no ha variado siempre es la misa, aun funciona bien.
Lydia Wu –
My newborns love to sleep on it!
ana –
Very good would buy 1 more
K. Lamb –
No good for the UK market unless you use a transformer as this is a 120v unit, we use 240 in the UK, the description should be updated to show this
Terry –
Fast delivery good quality