Reptile Systems Heating Mat 38W 65x28cm | Vivarium Heat Mat

The RS Heating Mat 38W is a large-format under-tank heating mat designed for keepers running spacious vivariums or enclosures where consistent, low-profile heat is essential. At 65x28cm and 38 watts, it suits a range of reptile and exotic species setups where a reliable thermal gradient needs to be established without bulky internal hardware.

Designed to Protect Your Enclosure

The heating ink is distributed in a way that produces a gradual temperature reduction towards the mat's edges, rather than a sharp cutoff. This measured thermal profile reduces the mechanical stress on glass bases that can result from uneven heat distribution, lowering the risk of cracking over time.

Even Heat Across the Surface

Wide heating bands across the mat ensure temperature uniformity throughout its surface area. This means your animals benefit from consistent warmth rather than hot spots, and you can be confident the mat is performing as intended across its full footprint.

Installation and Safety

• Ultra-flat, thin profile sits cleanly beneath the enclosure without raising it significantly
• Installed externally — under or to the side of the tank — keeping all electrical components outside the animal's living space
• No electrical wires run within the heating element itself, reducing risk to animals and keeper alike
• Straightforward installation with guidance provided on the product packaging

Creating a Thermal Gradient

Because the mat is positioned externally, it can be placed under one section of the enclosure rather than the entire base. This allows a natural cool zone to develop at the opposite end — an important welfare consideration for reptiles that thermoregulate behaviourally.

For keepers who want a dependable, low-profile heat source that keeps electrics out of the enclosure and protects both the animals and the glasswork, the RS Heating Mat 38W is a practical, well-engineered choice.