Zoo Med ReptiTherm® Habitat Heater

Create a warm temperature zone in large reptile habitats while keeping energy costs down. Amazing, heavy-duty ReptiTherm® Habitat Heater from Zoo Med runs on only 40 watts! Insulated unit minimizes heat loss and features a thermostat for automatic heater shut off at 119º Fahrenheit - prevents overheating and inefficient energy use. LED indicator light ensures easy visual confirmation when the unit is active. High-density, easy-clean polyethylene plastic construction resists moisture and water. Built-in mounting rails allow secure horizontal or vertical placement on floor or side wall of your reptile habitat. Rugged heater provides essential heat to large, heavy reptiles such as tortoises or for use in large, zoo-style enclosures housing monitors, Tegus, iguanas and other large lizards. Metal-reinforced 9-foot power cord prevents animal damage. 40 watt, 120 volt heater measures 18" x 18" x 1".

Note: The ReptiTherm Habitat Heater should not occupy more than 50% of the total floor space in your reptile house to provide warm and cool zones necessary for thermoregulation.

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• 120 volt, 40 watt heater with LED light to tell you when the heater is on.
• Automatic thermostat protection shuts off heater at 119°F to prevent overheating.
• Water-resistant construction. Made from easy-to-clean moisture-proof high-density polyethylene plastic.
• Metal chew guard protection on power cord helps prevent damage from animals.
• Mounting rails molded into heater allow for secure placement on the floor or side of enclosures.
• Insulated heater construction reduces heat loss through the floor or inside wall of enclosures.

Heater Installation
Remove your ReptiTherm Habitat Heater from the package and inspect for any damage. If damage is apparent, or if you have questions about the proper use of this heater, please call or email the Zoo Med customer service department at 805-542-9988. Please see instructions inside packaging for important safety instructions before attempting to install.

Tortoise House Floor Installation

1. The ReptiTherm Habitat Heater should lay flat on the bottom of your tortoise house and should not take up more than 50% of the floor space.
2. You will need to drill a hole in the rear wall of the tortoise house for the power cord to exit the enclosure. The power cord must be plugged into a grounded GFCI outlet. Do not attempt to modify the plug or bypass the grounded feature. If you are unsure about the electrical connection, contact a qualified electrician.
3. Plug in the heater. The heater should take up to 45 minutes to reach the normal operating temperature and should feel warm (but not overly hot) to the touch.
4. The surface temperature of this heater should range from 80 to 118°F depending on the ambient temperature inside the tortoise house. You can easily monitor the surface temperature of your ReptiTherm Habitat Heater quickly with a digital "Temp Gun" infrared thermometer.
5. Keep the surface of your ReptiTherm Habitat Heater clean and wipe down the surface weekly. Be sure to unplug the heater and allow it to cool completely before cleaning. Remember: DO NOT cover the ReptiTherm Habitat Heater with ANYTHING, including substrates, animal bedding, blankets, wood, etc.

"Zoo Enclosure" Floor Installation

1. Be sure that the ReptiTherm Habitat Heater covers no more than 50% of the floor space of the enclosure.
2. The power cord must be plugged into a grounded GFCI outlet. Do not attempt to modify the plug or bypass the grounded feature. If you are unsure about the electrical connection, contact a qualified electrician. Plug the heater in. The heater should take up to 45 minutes to reach the normal operating temperature and should feel warm (but not overly hot) to the touch.
3. The surface temperature of this heater should range from 80 to 118°F depending on the ambient temperature inside the enclosure. You can easily monitor the surface temperature of your ReptiTherm Habitat Heater quickly with a digital "Temp Gun" infrared thermometer.
4. Keep the surface of your ReptiTherm Habitat Heater clean and wipe down the surface weekly. Be sure to unplug the heater and allow it to cool completely before cleaning. Remember: DO NOT cover the ReptiTherm Habitat Heater with ANYTHING, including substrates, animal bedding, blankets, wood, etc.
5. When using this heater on the floor of an enclosure, use an appropriate thermostat for precise temperature control at the surface of the heater.

Side Wall Installation

1. Mount the ReptiTherm Habitat Heater to the lower inside side wall of your tortoise house or large zoo-style enclosure.
2. Mount heater to the enclosure using one of the following methods:
   1. Wood or metal: Screw the heater to the inside wall using appropriate fasteners through the holes along the edge of the ReptiTherm Habitat Heater.
   2. Glass: Remove animals from the enclosure and attach the heater to the side wall using black silicon rubber. The silicon takes 48 hours to completely cure, so do not return animals to the enclosure until the silicon has cured for a complete 48-hour period. The time required for the silicon to cure can depend on temperature. If you can still smell the silicon after 48 hours, allow more curing time before returning animals to the enclosure.