This gives the gecko the ability to regulate their own temperature and choose which area they would like to stay in.
Crested gecko heat mat placement.
The product comes with its own adhesive so you don t need to worry about crested gecko heat mat placement you can flexibly install it on the side or the bottom of the terrarium whatever position you want.
Crested geckos should be kept at temperatures of 72 80 f 22 26 5 celsius.
Hey firstly i would like to point out i have read countless care sheets forum posts and what not and i know there is a huge divide between people that say you should use a heat mat and others that say they are pointless but i intend on using one simply as it come with the set up and feel it will be easier.
I ve used this viv before and have the heat mat fixed to the back.
I don t like to think what would happen then.
They re also really energy efficient so don t cost much to run.
Heat pads mats are also not very suitable for heating a crested gecko s vivarium.
This makes them excellent choices for ball pythons leopard geckos corn snakes etc but not so much for crested geckos gargoyle geckos and other species that require vertical space.
Crested gecko heat mat placement.
Heat tape and heat mats are really only effective at heating surfaces.
Heat mats aren t just cheap to buy.
Prorep cloth element heat mat 17 11 20w.
If your vivarium is colder than this you will need to use a heat source to keep it at the correct temperature.
What is more crested geckos are very unlikely to go to a warm spot where a heat mat is located under the terrarium.
Okay i m setting up a new cresty viv in an exo terra.
The trusted heat mat is probably the easiest and cheapest option of all.
Whether crested geckos need heat mats depend on the temperature at which they are kept.
The product has many different sizes suitable for many different sizes of terrarium so that you can choose the most suitable size.
The purpose of heat mats is to heat a portion of the vivarium not the whole surface area.
The heat mat should cover about one third of the total ground space giving the enclosure a warm side and a cooler side.
In today s video i show you a safe and practical.
Some crested gecko owners may not find it necessary to provide additional heat during cooler times of the year but there are those who may struggle to keep temperatures in that range.
Crested gecko set up and heatmat placement.
Attach it to the side or the back of your crested gecko s tank on the outside and it will gently radiant warmth.
If like me you live in a country that gets rather cold during autumn and winter then this video may help.
