{"product_id":"zilla-reptile-heat-mat-medium-8-watt-terrarium-heater-with-self-regulating-carbon-fiber","title":"Zilla Reptile Heat Mat, Medium 8-Watt Terrarium Heater with Self-Regulating Carbon Fibre","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Zilla Medium 8-Watt Heat Mat is a terrarium heater designed to provide reptiles, amphibians, and arachnids with evenly distributed infrared heat using self-regulating carbon fiber.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium size, 8 watts — provides low-wattage heating for a terrarium habitat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-regulating carbon fiber — maintains a maximum temperature of 113°F (45°C).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInfrared heat across the surface — helps distribute warmth evenly without hot spots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdhesive backing — attaches to the terrarium for contact and heat transfer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo exposed wires — helps reduce long-term damage to the heating element.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReptile and other small-animal habitats need a heat source suited to the animals they house. This mat is made for a range of desert and tropical species, including snakes such as ball pythons and corn snakes, leopard geckos, tortoises, amphibians, and arachnids. Its low-wattage design provides habitat heating without relying on a higher-wattage heater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the Zilla Heat Mat warm a habitat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarbon fiber technology radiates infrared heat across the mat’s surface for even heat distribution. The self-regulating material limits the mat to a maximum of 113°F (45°C), without requiring additional thermal switches that could fail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade for a variety of desert and tropical species.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned to heat evenly, rather than create hot spots across its surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the mat attach to a terrarium?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe adhesive backing holds the mat in place against the terrarium, helping maintain contact for heat transfer. Installation is simple: use the adhesive mounting to secure the mat to the habitat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdhesive mounting keeps the mat positioned against the terrarium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe mat is designed for habitat heating, not as a general room heater.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Zilla Heat Mat need an added thermal switch?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo additional thermal switch is required for the mat’s self-regulating carbon fiber to maintain its maximum temperature. Its heating element has no exposed wires, a design that helps reduce long-term damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-wattage operation uses minimal energy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarbon fiber provides the mat’s self-regulating heating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat size is this heat mat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model is the medium size and has an 8-watt rating. Zilla Heat Mats are offered in mini, small, medium, and large sizes, so choose the medium version when that is the size suited to your habitat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct size: medium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower rating: 8 watts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis mat suits reptile, amphibian, and arachnid keepers who want a low-wattage heat source for a desert or tropical terrarium habitat. Its adhesive mounting, infrared heating, and self-regulating carbon fiber make it a habitat heater with a defined maximum temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What is the Zilla Medium Heat Mat designed to heat?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: The Zilla Medium Heat Mat is an 8-watt terrarium heater for a variety of desert and tropical reptiles, amphibians, and arachnids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What is the maximum temperature of the Zilla Heat Mat?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: The Zilla Heat Mat’s self-regulating carbon fiber maintains a maximum temperature of 113°F (45°C) without an additional thermal switch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Zilla","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55675757527383,"sku":"B002Z5Q4HG","price":44.02,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1056\/4780\/0663\/files\/zilla-reptile-heat-mat-front-view.jpg?v=1793393665","url":"https:\/\/bathpetsupplies.co.uk\/products\/zilla-reptile-heat-mat-medium-8-watt-terrarium-heater-with-self-regulating-carbon-fiber","provider":"BathPetSupplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}