{"product_id":"exo-terra-ptc-heat-mats","title":"Exo Terra PTC Heat Mats","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"line-height:1.6;color:#333;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eExo Terra PTC Heat Mat\u003c\/strong\u003e is a self-regulating, self-adhesive heating pad that sticks to the bottom or back of a glass terrarium to deliver gentle, even background heat. The PTC (positive thermal coefficient) heating element automatically levels off at a safe maximum temperature, so it warms the enclosure without the runaway hotspots you can get from an unregulated pad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelly heat from an under-tank mat helps reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates thermoregulate and digest, and it raises the ambient air temperature of the terrarium. Use it as a primary heat source for animals that need warmth from below, or alongside an overhead lamp for a complete day and night heat setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:4px 0 4px 0;padding-left:22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-regulating PTC element levels off at a safe maximum temperature, a built-in fail-safe against overheating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEven, conductive warmth with no concentrated hotspots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaises ambient air temperature and provides belly heat for digestion and thermoregulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-adhesive backing mounts to the outside bottom or back of a glass terrarium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIPX6 water-resistant rating stands up to terrarium humidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast warm-up and low energy draw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor use with reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eChoose your size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:6px 0;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr style=\"background:#f6f6f6;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #666;padding:6px 8px;text-align:left;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #666;padding:6px 8px;text-align:left;\"\u003eMat size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #666;padding:6px 8px;text-align:left;\"\u003eTerrarium\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #666;padding:6px 8px;text-align:left;\"\u003ePrice\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #666;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4 watt\u003c\/strong\u003e (PT2031)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #666;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003e18 x 10 cm, 7 x 4 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #666;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003e1 to 5 gallon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #666;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003e$27.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #666;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8 watt\u003c\/strong\u003e (PT2032)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #666;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003e20 x 15 cm, 8 x 6 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #666;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003e10 to 20 gallon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #666;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003e$34.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #666;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e16 watt\u003c\/strong\u003e (PT2033)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #666;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003e30 x 20 cm, 12 x 8 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #666;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003e30 to 40 gallon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #666;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003e$44.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #666;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e24 watt\u003c\/strong\u003e (PT2034)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #666;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003e45 x 20 cm, 18 x 8 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #666;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003e50 to 60 gallon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #666;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003e$56.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatch the wattage to your terrarium using the gallon range above. The larger mats also cover more surface area, and the tall 24 watt pad works well mounted on the back glass of a taller enclosure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSetup and safety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:4px 0 4px 0;padding-left:22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeel the backing and stick the mat to the \u003cstrong\u003eoutside\u003c\/strong\u003e of the glass, on the bottom or the back, never inside the terrarium and never under the substrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeave the terrarium standing on its feet so there is an air gap under the mat, do not press it flat against a solid surface with no airflow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlthough the element self-regulates, pair it with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/exo-terra-thermostat-300-watt\" style=\"color:#666;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eExo Terra Thermostat\u003c\/a\u003e for precise temperature control, and always confirm the actual temperature with a thermometer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not cut, fold, or cover the mat, and keep the cord and plug dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor use with reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eBelly heat or overhead heat\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn under-tank mat is ideal for ground-dwelling species that take warmth from below and for maintaining background heat overnight. Pair it with an overhead source such as the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/exo-terra-night-heat-lamps\" style=\"color:#666;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eExo Terra Night Heat Lamp\u003c\/a\u003e if your animal also needs radiant heat or a basking zone, and add a hide like the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/exo-terra-reptile-caves\" style=\"color:#666;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eExo Terra Reptile Cave\u003c\/a\u003e over the warm area so your pet can regulate its exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:6px 0;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #666;padding:6px 8px;background:#f6f6f6;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #666;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003eExo Terra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #666;padding:6px 8px;background:#f6f6f6;font-weight:600;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #666;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003eSelf-regulating PTC under-tank heat mat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #666;padding:6px 8px;background:#f6f6f6;font-weight:600;\"\u003eAvailable wattages\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #666;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003e4, 8, 16, 24 watt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #666;padding:6px 8px;background:#f6f6f6;font-weight:600;\"\u003eMounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #666;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003eSelf-adhesive, outside bottom or back glass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #666;padding:6px 8px;background:#f6f6f6;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWater resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #666;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003eIPX6 rated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #666;padding:6px 8px;background:#f6f6f6;font-weight:600;\"\u003eBest with\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #666;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003eA thermostat and a thermometer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #666;padding:6px 8px;background:#f6f6f6;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSuitable for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #666;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003eReptiles, amphibians, invertebrates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #666;padding:6px 8px;background:#f6f6f6;font-weight:600;\"\u003eProduct codes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #666;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003ePT2031, PT2032, PT2033, PT2034\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:4px 0 4px 0;padding-left:22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/exo-terra-thermostat-300-watt\" style=\"color:#666;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eExo Terra Thermostat\u003c\/a\u003e to dial in the exact temperature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/exo-terra-analog-thermometer\" style=\"color:#666;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eAnalog Thermometer\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/exo-terra-hygrometer\" style=\"color:#666;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eHygrometer\u003c\/a\u003e to monitor heat and humidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/exo-terra-night-heat-lamps\" style=\"color:#666;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eNight Heat Lamps\u003c\/a\u003e for overhead heat on a 24 hour cycle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/exo-terra-reptile-caves\" style=\"color:#666;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eReptile Caves\u003c\/a\u003e to give your pet a warm hide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/reptile-turtle-supplies\" style=\"color:#666;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003ereptile and turtle supplies\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 2px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere does the heat mat go?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStick it to the outside of a glass terrarium, on the bottom for belly heat or on the back to warm the air. Keep the terrarium on its feet so air can move under the mat, and never place it inside the enclosure or under the substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 2px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf it is self-regulating, do I still need a thermostat?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe PTC element caps its own maximum temperature so it will not overheat, but a thermostat lets you set the exact temperature your species needs. At minimum, check the enclosure with a thermometer and adjust placement as needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 2px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich size should I choose?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse the size chart above and match the wattage to your terrarium volume, from 4 watt for 1 to 5 gallon setups up to 24 watt for 50 to 60 gallon terrariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 2px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it handle a humid terrarium?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The mats are IPX6 water-resistant, though the cord and plug connection should always stay dry and the mat mounts on the outside of the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Exo Terra","offers":[{"title":"4 Watt (7\" x 4\")","offer_id":48915263488219,"sku":"PT2031","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 Watt (8\" x 6\")","offer_id":48915263520987,"sku":"PT2032","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"16 Watt (12\" x 8\")","offer_id":48915263553755,"sku":"PT2033","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24 Watt (8\" x 18\")","offer_id":48915263586523,"sku":"PT2034","price":56.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_62ae5f65-b90f-4ecb-839e-2389fa585e8c.jpg?v=1782676705","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/exo-terra-ptc-heat-mats","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}