Komodo Thermostat 100 w, Maintaining Reptile Terrarium or Vivarium Temperature

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If you know everything there is to know about reptile care, you already know Exo Terra, undoubtedly the most trusted and beloved reptile brand on the market and the go-to high-class terrarium makers. From all your extensive research you should hopefully already know what level of heat your reptile requires to thrive, but if you’re a beginner still in the early stages of reptile terrarium cultivation, here are some of the figures you need to know! A reptile thermostat is vital to control reptile heating equipment such as heat mats and ceramic heaters. Our range of reptile thermostats includes products from leading manufacturers in the reptile industry, including Exo Terra, HabiStat and Microclimate. What are reptile thermostats? Precision is paramount when using any thermostatically controlled heat source. This Dimming Thermostat is guaranteed to maintain the required temperature to within 1 degree Celsius from around the probe. The soft dimming setting enables a natural heat and light control which precisely monitors air and surface temperatures for an accurate thermal gradient.

But crucially you need to do some research about how much wattage your mat needs to be able to provide the correct amount of heat for your pet.Dimming thermostats are specially designed thermostats that work with basking bulbs to recreate the natural light of the sun throughout the day. Over a day, the dimming thermostat will steadily increase the brightness and heat of the basking bulbs until it reaches the heat you have set, at which point it will start to decrease the light and heat until it loses the temperature and then starts brightening again. This recreates basking spots in the wild, minimising confusion and stress on your pet. Why should I buy dimming thermostats? The wattage usually increases along with the size of a mat, but don’t assume low wattage means low performance – weigh up the features related to power consumption and decide if it’s the mat for you! Mat Position You’ll need to consider the size of their vivarium/terrarium and also the reptile themselves when browsing for heat mats, as it needs to fit onto the enclosure and be large enough to create sufficient change in the atmosphere or create a warm spot for your reptile to rest their whole body on. Wattage Ceramic heat emitters often use up more electricity and can also get extremely hot, potentially burning you and your reptile! These boxes are extremely useful in snail keeping. They come in a range of sizes and at a much lower cost then the glass equivalent version. They hold the heat and humidity extremely well and are lighter so can be moved and cleaned out easily. Will need air holes drilled into the lid.

Just like your thermostat at home, a reptile thermostat is designed to monitor the conditions within an enclosure and manage any devices to maintain optimum conditions. However, reptile thermostats often monitor other factors than heat, including the humidity of the enclosure. Why should I buy reptile thermostats? As you’d expect, the size of your reptile heating pad is important if you want to effectively keep your scaly wee friend nice and warm! Using a Komodo Thermostat will give every user peace of mind that their reptile is in a comfortable and controlled environment.

Dimming thermostats all allow you to increase and decrease the intensity of basking lamps but they vary in a few key ways. Some dimming thermostats come with analogue controls which must be altered manually while others have a digital screen for you to use. The more advanced dimming thermostats can run several dimming patterns and manage other devices to recreate day-night cycles even more naturally. What should I look for?