Heating Your Hermit Crab's Enclosure

To keep your hermit crabs healthy and happy their environment should be kept in optimum temperature and humidity levels. If you are not able to keep the environment stable then your crabs will weaken and become stressed.

Sources of heating I recommend as suitable for crabariums are:

1. Under-tank heaters

There are many types of under-tank heaters used with reptiles but you need to make sure your crabs do not overheat. The best kind are those that keep the temperature stable between 72 and 85 degrees F (22-30oC) . If your temperature falls below 72oF on a frequent basis you need a reliable and safe under tank heater. Whatever type of under tank heater or other heating method you use, it is STRONGLY recommended that you buy a temperature control device such as a thermostat or rheostat.

Crab Island Heat Mat The most widely used line of heat mats in the world. For use with plastic or glass hermit crab cages or tanks. Easily attaches to the cage bottom using ordinary household tape and can be removed as needed. Approximately 3 Watts. Operates on 120 V, 60 Hz household current. Not recommended for use in tanks larger than several gallons in size. Made with UL listed components. Approximately 4" x 5" with a 7 foot long cable. Not made for use in Australia.

Euro Rep Habitstat Heat Mat Habistat heat mats are the traditional carbon impregnated glass cloth type heaters. Whilst some manufacturers have moved to the cheaper printed elements, EuroRep believe that their style of heaters are better and more reliable. EuroRep have been selling this type of heater for 15 Years now and genuinely believe it to be their best design. Habistat products are used in many countries worldwide. Heat Mats are available in the following sizes: 102mm x 127mm, 4" x 5" (4 watts) 150mm x 280mm, 6" x 11" (7 watts) 280mm x 280mm, 11" x 11" (12 watts) 430mm x 280mm, 17" x 11" (20 watts) 590mm x 280mm, 23" x 11" (28 watts) 740mm x 280mm, 29" x 11" (35 watts) 890mm x 280mm, 35" x 11" (42 watts) 1200mm x 280mm, 47" x 11" (60 watts) EuroRep Habistat Heat Mats produce ultra long wavelength infra red heat. This wavelength is invisible to the human eye and tends to furnishings in the cage rather than the air. This action of heating is very similar to the sun and it has the ability to heat anything that it strikes but with the air temperature remaining much lower. Can be used on plastic tanks Download PDF file

EuroRep Habistat Heat Strips   Heat Strips are manufactured in the same way as mats. They are made narrower and are generally used to heat small boxes and the cages used for housing juvenile snakes and some other species. The principles of use are the same as those for mats and the same precautions should be exercised. In small enclosures the heat build up can be very quick. The temperature should be adequately monitored and controlled with a HabiStat thermostat. Heat Strips are available in the following sizes: 430mm x 150mm, 17" x 6" (10 watts) 590mm x 150mm, 23" x 6" (15 watts) 890mm x 150mm, 35" x 6" (22 watts) 1200mm x 150mm, 47" x 6" (28 watts) Download PDF Instruction manual

Hagen Heatwave Exo Terra Product Search Results For "heatwave" Exo Terra Heatwave Vivarium Heater Large Our Price: $23.67 More Info Exo Terra Heatwave Vivarium Heater Medium Our Price: $18.32 More Info Exo Terra Heatwave Vivarium Heater Small Our Price: $18.18 More Info Australian links: Animal Attraction Vet Products Direct Australia

Pet Zone Under Tank Heaters These are half a millimetre thick heating pads that can be placed underneath reptile or other enclosures.  The mats are complete with 2 metre cord and plug. THA3507    7 Watts   330mm x 200mm THA3514  14 Watts   330mm x 400mm THA3520  20 Watts   330mm x 600mm This range maintains 10°C above ambient temperature.  Because of the low wattage, these mats should not require a thermostat. THA7014  14 Watts  330mm x 200mm THA7028  28 Watts  330mm x 400mm THA7040  40 Watts  330mm x 600mm This range heats up to about 35°C, has twice the watts as the THA35-- series, and can be used in conjunction with a thermostat to maintain constant temperature. Proudly made in Australia. PetZone Dealers Not made for use in USA

ZooMed ReptiTherm   Heaters range from 4 to 24 watts Solid state nichrome heating element! Permanently adheres to your terrarium, forming a solid bond for better heat transfer! Comes complete with 8 page instruction booklet and rubber terrarium feet. (6"x8") 10-20 gallon Item# RH-4 (8"x12") 30-40 gallon Item# RH-5 (8"x18") 50-60 gallon Item# RH-6 Note: Some hermit crab owners have found that the adhesive loses its strength and the UTH is no longer in contact with the tank. A 240 V version has been made for UK/ Europe and Australia.

ZooMed ReptiTherm Mini The ZooMed Mini ReptiTherm is the only under tank heater made by ZooMed which is suitable for use with plastic tanks. Reptitherm Mini (4"x5") 1-5 Gallon Item# RH-7 Not currently made for use in Australia

Zoo Med Hermit Crab Heater Buy Now $13.71

It is important to regulate the temperature output of under tank heaters. Temperature control devices such as Thermostats and Rheostats are strongly recommended for this purpose. For more information on Thermostats and Rheostats available please visit our Product Reviews section

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