Heat & UVB8 min
Best Reptile Heat Mats of 2026: Under Tank Heaters Compared
Under tank heaters compared on size, wattage and the makers' mounting rules, plus why each needs a thermostat.
Topic
Heat Mats
5 guides.
Guides
Heat & UVB11 min
Best Reptile Thermostats of 2026: Dimming, Pulse and On/Off Picks
Which thermostat to buy for a heat lamp, a heat mat or a ceramic emitter, from the makers' own specs and manuals.
Species Setups6 min
Corn Snake Enclosure Setup: Size, Heat, UVB and Hides
A 48 x 24 x 24 inch minimum for an adult, a 28 to 30°C warm end, 40 to 60% humidity, an escape-proof lid and a hide at each end: the corn snake setup with sources.
Species Setups7 min
Leopard Gecko Enclosure Setup: Size, Heat, UVB and Hides
A 36 x 18 inch floor or larger, a 28 to 30°C warm spot, a gentle UV gradient, 30 to 40% humidity and a humid hide: the setup with its sources.
Heat & UVB8 min
Reptile Heating Safety: Thermostats, Guards, Fixtures and Fire Prevention
The rules that keep heat lamps and heat mats from burning animals or starting fires, from the manuals and the USFA.