Zoo Med Hermit Crab Heater - UL Listed, 4 Watts

Reliable Adhesive Heat for Hermit Crab and Small Terrarium Setups

The Zoo Med Hermit Crab Heater is a 4-watt adhesive heating unit designed to provide gentle, consistent warmth to small terrariums and plastic keeper-type cages. UL listed for safety, this heater is approved for use with plastic keeper-style enclosures, making it a trusted choice for hermit crab habitats that require a reliable heat source.

The adhesive design allows the heater to attach securely to the outside of the enclosure, delivering warmth through the enclosure wall without taking up interior space. It raises the ambient temperature in small terrariums by approximately five degrees, providing a gentle heat boost suited to hermit crab habitat requirements.

Sold as 1 heater, 4 watts.

Key Benefits

• 4-watt adhesive heater designed for small terrariums and plastic keeper-type cages
• UL listed for safety and approved for use with plastic keeper-style enclosures
• Raises ambient temperature in small terrariums by approximately five degrees
• Adhesive design attaches to the outside of the enclosure, preserving interior habitat space
• Provides gentle, consistent warmth suited to hermit crab habitat needs
• Compact and easy to install

Why Reptile Owners Choose It

Hermit crab keepers choose this heater for its straightforward adhesive installation, UL listing, and compatibility with the plastic keeper-style enclosures commonly used for hermit crabs. The 4-watt output delivers a modest, consistent temperature boost without overheating small habitats, making it a practical and reliable heating solution for everyday hermit crab care.

Quick Product Snapshot

Design and Installation Breakdown

This heater uses an adhesive backing to mount directly to the outside surface of a plastic keeper-type cage or small terrarium. By heating through the enclosure wall, it warms the interior ambient temperature without occupying space inside the habitat. The 4-watt output is calibrated for small enclosures, providing a gentle and consistent heat increase of approximately five degrees.

Setup and Compatibility Guidance

This heater is designed for use with plastic keeper-type cages and small terrariums. Clean and dry the exterior surface of the enclosure before applying the adhesive heater. Position on the side or bottom exterior of the enclosure as appropriate for your setup. This heater raises ambient temperature by approximately five degrees and is intended for small enclosures. Monitor enclosure temperature with a thermometer to ensure appropriate habitat conditions are maintained.

Care and Maintenance

• Inspect the heater and adhesive connection periodically for secure attachment
• Do not submerge or expose to water
• Monitor enclosure temperature regularly with a thermometer

Ideal for Reptile Keepers Who...

• Keep hermit crabs in plastic keeper-type cages or small terrariums
• Need a gentle, low-wattage heat source to raise ambient enclosure temperature
• Want an adhesive heater that mounts externally and preserves interior habitat space
• Prefer a UL-listed heater for added safety assurance

FAQ

What type of enclosures is this heater compatible with?
This heater is UL approved for plastic keeper-type cages and small terrariums.

How much does this heater raise the temperature?
It raises the ambient temperature in small terrariums by approximately five degrees.

Is this heater UL listed?
Yes, this heater is UL listed for safety.

How does the heater attach to the enclosure?
The heater uses an adhesive backing to mount to the exterior surface of the enclosure.

What wattage is this heater?
This heater is 4 watts, designed for gentle, consistent warmth in small enclosures.

Product Highlights

• 4-watt adhesive heater for small terrariums and plastic keeper-type cages
• UL listed for safety
• Raises ambient temperature by approximately five degrees
• External adhesive mount preserves interior habitat space
• Compact and easy to install
• Sold as 1 heater

Product Specifications