{"product_id":"pr-cloth-element-heat-mat-35x11","title":"ProRep Cloth Element Heat Mat 35x11cm 43W | Reptile Vivarium Heat Mat","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe PR Cloth Element Heat Mat (35x11) 43W is a large-format undertank and vivarium heating mat designed for reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates. It emits ultra-long wavelength infrared heat that is absorbed directly by the animal and the surrounding cage furniture, replicating the way solar radiation warms basking animals and substrate in the wild — raising body temperature without necessarily increasing the ambient air temperature of the enclosure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow It Heats\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRather than heating the air, this mat works by warming surfaces and animals in direct contact or proximity, much as sun-warmed ground provides passive belly heat for terrestrial species. This makes it particularly effective as a background or substrate heat source, giving animals the opportunity to thermoregulate by moving toward or away from the heated area.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSizing and Installation\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 35x11cm and rated at 43W, this is a larger heat mat suited to bigger vivariums and enclosures where a substantial heated zone is needed. The appropriate size and placement — whether positioned underneath the enclosure or along an internal wall — will depend on the species being kept, the enclosure design, and any supplementary heating already in use. Always follow the manufacturer's safety and installation guidance carefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThermostat Use — Essential\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA thermostat must be used with this heat mat at all times. Without one, surface temperatures cannot be reliably controlled, creating a risk of overheating for the animal and the enclosure. A mat thermostat or pulse-proportional thermostat is recommended depending on your setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecies Suitability\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest suited to species that benefit from gentle background warmth or belly heat rather than intense localised basking spots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecies with higher temperature requirements or that need a distinct basking zone may require supplementary heating in addition to this mat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParticularly well-suited to nocturnal species, burrowing species, and many invertebrate setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsed correctly alongside a reliable thermostat, the PR Cloth Element Heat Mat (35x11) 43W gives keepers a straightforward and effective way to deliver naturalistic infrared warmth across a generous area of the enclosure floor or wall.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peregrine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54147663626577,"sku":"HPM135","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/0403\/8225\/files\/HPM135_1.jpg?v=1782596867","url":"https:\/\/viperia.co.uk\/products\/pr-cloth-element-heat-mat-35x11","provider":"Viperia UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}