Q: How do I choose the right size and wattage for my enclosure?A: We recommend the heating pad cover approximately 1/3 to 1/2 of your enclosure's bottom area. This creates a proper thermal gradient so your pet can self-regulate by moving between warm and cool zones. Here is a quick guide:
• Nano/Micro tanks (up to 20x20cm): 5W (15x14cm)
• Small tanks (30x20cm): 7W or 14W (15x28cm)
• Medium tanks (40x30cm): 14W or 28W (28x28cm)
• Medium-large tanks (60x40cm): 20W or 40W (42x28cm)
• Large tanks (80x40cm): 28W (53x28cm)
• X-Large tanks (90x45cm): 35W (65x28cm)
• XXL tanks (120x45cm+): 45W (80x28cm)
Q: What types of animals is this heating pad suitable for?A: This heating pad is designed for all cold-blooded animals and pets that require belly heat or under-tank warming, including:
• Reptiles: ball pythons, corn snakes, king snakes, leopard geckos, crested geckos, bearded dragons, blue-tongue skinks, chameleons
• Amphibians: frogs, toads, salamanders, newts
• Invertebrates: tarantulas, scorpions, hermit crabs, millipedes, beetles
• Other uses: seed germination, plant root warming, small animal warming (hamsters, hedgehogs in emergencies)
Q: How does the ON/OFF switch controller work?
A:The controller is a simple rotary dimmer switch pre-attached to the power cord. Rotating it adjusts the power output from 0% to 100%, effectively controlling the surface temperature of the pad. Turning the dial fully counterclockwise switches it completely off. It is NOT a thermostat – it does not automatically maintain a set temperature. For precise temperature control, we recommend pairing it with a separate digital thermostat (available as an optional add-on for bulk orders).