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ZOO MED LABORATORIES INC

Zoo Med ReptiTherm Under Tank Heater (U.T.H)

SKU: PT0185030005

8watt, 1ea/6In X 8 in, SM

$21.48 USD
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ReptiTherm U.T.H. Under Tank Heaters are an ideal 24 hour primary or secondary heat source for tropical or temperate reptilian species. All of Zoo Meds Under Tank Heaters are UL/cUL approved (GS/TuV/CE in Europe) and contain a solid state nichrome heating element. These under tank heaters permanently adhere to your terrarium, forming a solid bond for optimum heat transfer. Additional Information: Inexpensive, low wattage heaters. Excellent secondary heat source.

Dimension

  • Product Gross Weight: 0.4500 lb
  • Product Net Weight: 0.4500 lb
  • Product Height: 7.00 in
  • Product Length: 11.00 in
  • Product Width: 1.25 in

Instruction

  • Use Instructions: Bottom Mounting: Clean the surface of the terrarium, peel adhesive paper off back of heater and “stick” the heater to the bottom of your terrarium; remember to place heater on either the right or left side of terrarium and gently rub heater to make firm contact. This allows one side of your terrarium to be warmer than the other, providing a natural temperature gradient. The ReptiTherm® must be stuck to the terrarium.Rubber Feet: Remove adhesive paper and stick the rubber feet to each of the four bottom corners of your terrarium. This allows slight elevation of the terrarium thus allowing excess heat to escape (very important).Moving or Detaching Heater: DO NOT remove the Heater once it has been attached to your terrarium. REMOVAL of the heater once attached voids all guarantees as this can easily damage the internal wire connections.Side Mounting: If your terrarium is located on any type of antique stand or dresser or if there is fabric (i.e; tablecloth, etc...) underneath your terrarium then side mounting of the ReptiTherm® Heater is preferred. To side mount, simply remove adhesive paper from the back of the ReptiTherm® Heater and “stick” to the lower right or left side of your terrarium.Substrate: If the ReptiTherm® is on the bottom of the tank, you must use some type of substrate material. Good substrate choices are Zoo Med’s Eco Carpet™, Zoo Med’s Repti Sand® or Zoo Med’s Repti Bark®. If using very lightweight substrates such as aspen shavings or sphagnum moss, you must put a layer of Zoo Med’s Eco Carpet™ down first. This prevents snakes and burrowing reptiles from pushing substrate aside and resting on top of the glass directly above the heater, resulting in possible burns! Using newspaper, paper towels, cloth towels, or any similarly light product in place of a substrate is not appropriate with this kind of heater, and such use will void any and all guarantees and release Zoo Med from any liability for damage to product, property, or animals. Also, some liners or cage inserts have plastic or rubberized backings that could melt; use such items with caution. Werecommend Zoo Med’s Eco Carpet™ for safe use with a ReptiTherm®. When using gravel or sand type substrates, it is important to use no more than 1.5” (3.81cm) depth of gravel/sand type substrates. Slate or tile cannot be used as a substrate.Plug Heater In: The ReptiTherm® is designed to slowly heat glass, and then the air inside of your terrarium. The heater will take a minimum of six hours before you get an accurate temperature reading in your terrarium. If your animal spends all of its time near the heater it means that there is not enough heat in the cage. Supplemental heat should be added immediately.

Safety

  • Caution: Do not use cedar products, ground corn cob, or walnut shells as a substrate with reptiles or amphibians. Do not place your terrarium where it will receive direct sunlight. If your house temperatures can rise above 80°F (26.6ºC) we recommend you use a reptile thermostat (i.e. Reptitemp 500R Thermostat) to shut off/control the heat output of the ReptiTherm heater. If not using a reptile thermostat please unplug the ReptiTherm Heater if your inside house temperatures rise above 80°F (26.6ºC). The ReptiTherm is not designed for use with water in any way. That means no turtle aquariums, fish tanks, paladariums, or any other situation where there is any water (with or without gravel or other substrates) on the bottom of the cage.
  • Safety Warnings: Risk of electric shock.1. The ReptiTherm® Heater is for indoor use only.2. Do not submerge the heater for any reason.3. Do not rest tank on cord or plastic housing.4. Discard pad if it shows any signs of deterioration such as cracking, blistering, melting, or discoloration.5. Inspect cord periodically. Do not use if cord is damaged or frayed.

Specifications

  • Compatible Tank size: 20 Gallons
  • Temperature Control: No
  • Wattage: 8 Watts