{"product_id":"rs-heating-mat-16w-28x28cm","title":"Reptile Systems Heating Mat 16W 28x28cm | Reptile Vivarium Heat Mat","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDesigned to Protect Glass and Animals\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInstallation and Safety\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFlexible Placement for Better Thermal Gradients\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnlike 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsed 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peregrine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54147685318993,"sku":"HRM016","price":27.24,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/0403\/8225\/files\/HRM016_1.jpg?v=1782596983","url":"https:\/\/viperia.co.uk\/products\/rs-heating-mat-16w-28x28cm","provider":"Viperia UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}