under tank heater not warm enough

[etta]

I'm trying to use an under tank heater to keep my T's enclosure at the right temp, but it doesn't seem to be getting warm enough. Is there any way I can fix this or would some other type of heater be needed?

 

[spidey noob]

what heater u useing ??? its better to have a heater on the side of the enclosure, rather than under neath,

 

[etta]

I'm using the Zoo Med under tank heater. You think I should move it to the side?

 

[Fleas]

Yes definitely when some t's get to hot they tend to borrow down to keep cool

 

[etta]

Cool, thank you. I'll move it to the side asap.

 

[Therasoid]

Agree with spidey noob on the placement.
Does this species need the additional heat for proper care? Most of the species in the hobby today are OK with temps in the 70-75 degree range. I, personally have a few species that do require 80-85 degree temps. An old bookshelf with a modified acrylic front and "flex a watt" heat strips controlled with a t'stat work well for me.

 

[Entity]

Or u could heat the room they are in with a thermostat controlled space heater. I do that with an electric oil filled radiator with a digital thermostat. It is pretty energy efficient an safer than heating pads and the like. In my opinion...but opinions are like farts...ur own smells good but everyone else's stink. lol

 

[Chubbs]

You don't need to heat the tank, just heat the room. Heat mats are dangerous.

 

[leaveittoweaver]

Yeah, I would ditch the heat mat. My T's room gets pretty cool in the winter and they do just fine. Like someone else said, if you are really concerned, get a space heater. Heat mats are dangerous, and tarantulas can and have burnt themselves on them.

And if you do decide to keep the heat mat, get a thermostat. No one should run heat mats for any creature without a thermostat, they get dangerously hot and can malfunction. Get a temp gun to know exact temps on the mat as well.