Reptile Systems Heating Mat 16W 28x28cm | Reptile Vivarium Heat Mat

The RS Heating Mat 16W is a 28x28cm under-tank heating mat designed for reptile and exotic pet enclosures. At 16 watts across a generous 28x28cm surface, it suits a wide range of vivarium setups where a reliable, low-profile heat source is needed beneath or to the side of the enclosure — always paired with a thermostat.

Designed to Protect Glass and Animals

The heating ink is distributed in a way that produces a gradual temperature reduction towards the edges of the mat, rather than an abrupt cut-off. This measured heat gradient significantly reduces the thermal stress on glass-bottomed enclosures, lowering the risk of cracking. Wide heating bands across the mat's surface ensure temperature uniformity across the heated zone, avoiding hot spots that could harm your animals.

Installation and Safety

The RS Heating Mat 16W is ultra-flat and thin, sitting cleanly under the tank without raising it unevenly. All electrical components remain outside the enclosure entirely — there are no internal wires within the heating surface itself, keeping the setup safe for both keeper and animal. Installation instructions are provided on the side panel of the packaging.

Flexible Placement for Better Thermal Gradients

Unlike heating solutions mounted inside an enclosure, this mat can be positioned under or on the side of the tank. Side mounting in particular allows you to maintain a cooler area within the vivarium — an important consideration for species that require a meaningful thermal gradient to thermoregulate effectively.

Used correctly with a quality thermostat, the RS Heating Mat 16W gives keepers a clean, discreet, and consistent heat source that works with the enclosure rather than compromising it.