Zoo Med ReptiTherm Under Tank Heater (U.T.H) 8W, 6 in x 8 in, Small

When your reptile needs reliable, all-day warmth, the Zoo Med ReptiTherm Under Tank Heater in the 8-watt Small size delivers it from below. Measuring 6 inches by 8 inches, this heater covers a bit more ground than the Mini, making it a good match for small to mid-size terrariums. Zoo Med designed it as an ideal 24-hour heat source for tropical or temperate reptiles, so your pet stays comfortable whether the sun is up or down.

What makes the 8-watt Small ReptiTherm U.T.H. a smart pick:

• The 8-watt rating keeps this in low-wattage territory, which Zoo Med calls an inexpensive heating option.
• A 6-inch by 8-inch surface suits small to mid-size terrariums and the reptiles that live in them.
• Use it as a primary or secondary heat source, depending on how your habitat is built.
• Tailored for tropical or temperate reptilian species, covering many popular pets.
• Contains a solid state nichrome heating element for steady, even warmth.
• Permanently adheres to your terrarium, forming a solid bond that Zoo Med says supports optimum heat transfer.
• Warms from underneath, a setup ground-dwelling reptiles tend to appreciate.
• UL and cUL approved, with GS, TuV, and CE approval noted for Europe.
• Zoo Med points to it as an excellent secondary heat source alongside your other gear.
• Runs as a 24-hour heat source, so the warmth your reptile depends on stays consistent.

Since the ReptiTherm U.T.H. bonds permanently to the glass, plan your placement before pressing it into position, because the solid bond it forms is built to stay put rather than come up and relocate later. Once it is set, you have a quiet, low-wattage heater doing steady work beneath your pet's favorite resting spot, holding warmth there through the day and night. Many keepers run an under tank heater like this Small alongside a dedicated thermostat to keep temperatures dialed in exactly where their reptile wants them and to stop the surface from running warmer than planned. For a small to mid-size home that needs dependable belly heat, it is an easy way to look after the comfort of your scaly companion every hour of the day.