The Zoo Med ReptiTherm Habitat Heater is a great alternative to other more expensive tortoise heat pads. The automatic thermostat will shut off the mat when it reaches 119 degrees Fahrenheit to prevent overheating and burning your tortoise. AND you can mount the heat pad so that it cannot be freely moved around the habitat.
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The Zoo Med ReptiTherm Habitat Heater is a great alternative for a cheaper heat pad for larger tortoises. The Zoo Med Habitat Heater is s safe and reliable sulcata heater. The ReptiTherm Habitat Heater was specifically built for larger tortoises and large reptile enclosures.
The Zoo Med Habitat Heater is made from an easy-to-clean, moisture-proof and high-density polyethylene plastic. The power cord has a metal protective covering to reduce risks or damage due to possible chewing or clawing. AND Zoo Med designed the heat mat with a mounting rail so that you can screw the mat into the floor or a wall of the enclosure or dog house where it will be used, preventing the tortoise or another animal from moving the mat around.
Convenient LED indicator light lets you know when the heater is on.
The automatic thermostat protection shuts the heat pad off at 119 degrees Fahrenheit to help prevent overheating. You’ll see about 75-80% electrical savings when compared to other heating devices
120 Volt, 40-watt heater
