{"product_id":"exo-terra-self-regulating-heat-mat","title":"Exo Terra Self Regulating Heat Mat","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteady background warmth from below, without the hotspots a plain resistive mat can create.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Exo Terra Self-Regulating Heat Mat uses PTC (positive temperature coefficient) carbon-fibre heating technology, which moderates its own output as it warms rather than running at a fixed wattage regardless of conditions. It's sold in four sizes, from a nano 4 W mat through to a 24 W mat for larger enclosures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePTC self-regulating element\u003c\/strong\u003e — moderates heat output itself instead of running at a constant fixed wattage, which the manufacturer states delivers uniform conductive heating and avoids concentrated hotspots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectrothermal conversion efficiency over 95%\u003c\/strong\u003e — more heat delivered per watt drawn, per the manufacturer's figures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour sizes, 4–24 W\u003c\/strong\u003e — sized from nano enclosures up to large setups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelf-adhesive backing\u003c\/strong\u003e — mounts permanently to the base or rear wall of glass enclosures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIPX6 water-resistant rating\u003c\/strong\u003e — tolerant of the humidity and misting common in reptile and amphibian setups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutomatic fail-safe mechanism\u003c\/strong\u003e — built into the PTC element as a safety backstop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePairs with an Exo Terra thermostat\u003c\/strong\u003e for setups needing tighter temperature control, or as a secondary heat source alongside a lamp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications — all sizes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWattage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer-recommended enclosure\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePT2031\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 × 10 cm (7 × 4 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–19 L (1–5 US gal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRP580\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePT2032\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 × 15 cm (8 × 6 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38–76 L (10–20 US gal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRP581\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePT2033\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 × 20 cm (12 × 8 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e114–151 L (30–40 US gal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRP582\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePT2034\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45 × 20 cm (18 × 8 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e189–227 L (50–60 US gal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRP583\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnclosure guidance is Exo Terra's own, published in US gallons and converted here to litres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich size do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatch the mat to your enclosure's floor area first, not just its volume — a mat that's too large for the footprint leaves nowhere for the animal to move off the heat. As a mat this size is meant to warm a section of the floor, not the whole enclosure: the 4 W and 8 W sizes suit nano and small setups, the 16 W suits a mid-sized terrarium, and the 24 W is for the largest single-mat setups before you'd normally move to a different heat source entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for — and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuited to species that benefit from gentle, low-level background warmth — many snakes, lizards and invertebrates use under-tank heat as a night-time or secondary heat source. Not a substitute for a basking lamp where a species needs a genuine hot basking spot with a strong thermal gradient above it; a heat mat alone won't create that. Not intended as the sole heat source for species with high daytime basking-temperature requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHeat gradient note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExo Terra publishes a temperature-by-distance gradient for its heat bulbs and ceramic heat emitters, because those radiate heat through air and the temperature falls off with distance from the bulb. This mat doesn't work that way — it warms by direct conduction through the glass it's stuck to, so there is no equivalent through-air distance curve to publish, and Exo Terra's own specifications don't state a surface or glass-contact temperature for any of the four sizes. Always allow a section of unheated substrate elsewhere in the enclosure so the animal can move off the heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMount on the \u003cstrong\u003eoutside\u003c\/strong\u003e of the glass, not inside the enclosure, and never let substrate or décor block airflow around it in a way the instructions don't allow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways keep a substrate layer between the mat and any animal that could rest directly against the heated glass, to prevent thermal burns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair with a thermostat for species sensitive to overheating, or where the enclosure sits somewhere ambient temperature varies through the day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlug into a standard AU household power outlet; do not cut, puncture or submerge the mat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo routine maintenance beyond keeping the mounting surface clean before application and checking the adhesive bond periodically. The mat is not designed to be repositioned once fitted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn Exo Terra thermostat sized to the mat's wattage, for enclosures needing tighter control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA basking lamp or ceramic heat emitter, where the species also needs a genuine hot basking spot — the mat alone won't provide one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA digital thermometer placed at substrate level above the mat to confirm actual temperature reached.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCovered by the standard consumer guarantees under Australian Consumer Law, in addition to any manufacturer term. Ships from our Brisbane \/ North Lakes warehouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes Exo Terra state a surface temperature for this mat?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo — the manufacturer's specifications describe the PTC self-regulating technology and safety features but don't publish a surface or glass-contact temperature figure for any of the four sizes. We've stated that plainly above rather than guess a number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan this be my only heat source?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor species that need a strong daytime basking spot, no — pair it with a basking lamp or ceramic heat emitter. 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