Reptile Systems Heating Mat 8W 28x16.5cm | Reptile Vivarium Heat Mat

The RS Heating Mat 8W is a low-profile under-tank or side-mount heat mat designed for reptile and exotic pet enclosures. At 28x16.5cm and 8 watts, it suits a range of small to medium vivarium setups, providing a stable warm zone while keeping all electrical components outside the enclosure.

Designed to Protect the Glass

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 graduated heat profile significantly reduces the thermal stress placed on glass tank bases, lowering the risk of cracking — a genuine concern with cheaper, poorly designed mats.

Consistent Heat Across the Surface

Wide heating bands are used across the mat to ensure temperature uniformity throughout the heated zone. This means your animal benefits from a reliable basking or belly-heat area rather than uneven hot spots that can cause discomfort or burns.

Flexible Placement for Natural Thermal Gradients

The RS Heating Mat can be mounted underneath the enclosure or on a side wall, giving you control over how the heat gradient runs through the vivarium. Side mounting in particular allows a more pronounced cool zone at the opposite end of the enclosure — important for species that thermoregulate actively and need a meaningful temperature differential.

Ultra-Flat and Safe to Use

• Dimensions: 28 x 16.5cm
• Wattage: 8W
• Ultra-thin and flat construction — sits flush under or against the enclosure
• No electrical wires inside the heating element itself, reducing risk within and around the vivarium
• All electrical components remain outside the tank for maximum animal safety
• Installation guidance provided on the product packaging

Used alongside a compatible thermostat, the RS Heating Mat 8W gives keepers a reliable, discreet heat source that works with the enclosure rather than against it — and keeps the interior clean and hazard-free.