Zoo Med ReptiTherm® Under Tank Heater (U.T.H.)

ReptiTherm® Under Tank Heaters are an ideal 24-hour primary or secondary heat source for tropical or temperate reptilian species. Let Ashley walk you through on how to safely and correctly set up a ReptiTherm® UTH for your pet's habitat. Remember to always read and follow the included instructions when setting up a electrical device.

- ReptiTherm® U.T.H.

[slimeusslimey]

it says we can't put hides directly on it! but if you have a gecko... you kinda have to. i'm so confused.

[isabellaespino]

Your heat mats are fantastic and they are not to hot and not too cold, keep up the good work!

[psychcw]

I've had my heating pad for less than 6 months and now it wont stay stuck to the side of the tank. Is there a tape or adhesive I can use?

[radioactivereep]

im still questioning why you cant use a hide for leopard geckos, they need there belly heat so other heating devices wont work.

[joe]

can i use the heat pad on the back of the tank if i have spray insolation on the inside of the tank on the back?

[brideedeniserabey]

Is there an on-off switch or do i just unplug and plug it in whenever i need? Also, do i keep it on all the time unless it gets too hot??

[timothyfelder]

Ok so can someone explain to me why I would put it on the side vs the bottom. I just want to understand so I make the right decision on where to put mine.

[janetairlines]

What temp should the mini 4w ones get to? I have two of them running. One of them is always substantially warmer than the other one. Using a laser thermometer, one of them reaches 107f at its hottest spot, and the other one 128f. Is there something wrong with one of them?

[bjkwolf]

My heater didn't even hear my terrarium? I plugged it in directly to the outlet with no thermostat (haven't had the chance to buy one yet) and it barely got warm...

[ye]

I have the zoo med thermostat should I sandwich the probe between the heat mat and terrarium

[charmcrane]

If I put this on the side of my tank for my aquatic turtle like where his basking spot is will it work still

[Anthony-egpw]

Is it best to place on the sides or underneath for a crested gecko

[BellmanProduction]

I purchased the 20 gal snake starter kit and one of these heating pads was included. I just plugged everything in and I let it sit for about 30 minutes, but the pad doesn’t seem to be heating up at all. I didn’t see any on/off switches so I’m assuming it turns on as soon as I plug it in. Am I missing something, or does it take longer to heat up?

[swanlzia]

hey, I have a banded knob tail gecko and I’m worried about using a heat mat. I have an exoterra terrarium, and the heat mat is needed as my geckos are nocturnal, but my terrarium is placed on a wooden table. Would it be alright to keep the terrarium on the wooden table, or would it burn? thanks

[AnimalLoverLibby]

How hot does it go? My leopard gecko can only go up to 93 degrees Fahrenheit and the heat mat goes higher. Please help!

[gdiggydawg]

I have used a few of these and they just don’t keep it warm enough

[deathsonggaming]

What is the point of removing the air bubbles?

[Flittershine]

Would it be safe to put it under the tank on a dresser? I have a dresser and I think it's wood but since it comes with the things you lift the tank up will that help or is it just not worth the risk of overheating? Right now I am stuck with a basking light for my gecko (and I know those aren't good, this is temporary until I get the money for a heating pad which will be after this weekend) but I am wondering if lifting the tank up will prevent the mat from overheating too much.. I plan to get the smallest one once I get the money for it.

Please answer, I have been really stressed out about what's good for my leopard gecko. The temperatures are fine in his tank right now about 90° for him on his warm side.

He seems to be doing fine with his health behavior, and he's still active at night.. I just want to make sure he has belly heat.

[ye]

And it says you should have a hide by the warm side so if it cant go directly where the heat mat is then where do i out it

[musclefixer]

How hot does an unregulated 8 watt mat get.
Gonna have to do an experiment before attaching it to my aquarium for the humid hide.
Gecko loves hanging out under the Arcadia overhead heat source.