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<blockquote data-quote="Whitelightning777" data-source="post: 160082" data-attributes="member: 26980"><p>The simplest thing to do is to turn up your home heat to 75 and be happy.</p><p></p><p> There is a Zoo Med product selling for $11.88 on Amazon that I have tested multiple times and found safe. You mount this high on one side never underneath!! The heat mat itself rises to a temperature of 90 to 95 degrees, which isn't fatal and transmits temps to the low 80s.</p><p></p><p>It is also critter keeper safe. </p><p></p><p>Remember, not all mats are created equal!! Most others are extremely powerful and can only be used with a rheostat switch after carefully measuring the temps. </p><p></p><p>If you screw up heating, the results can be fatal. Less is more. I can PM you additional information because I also live in a cold home and keep all of mine warm with no issues.</p><p></p><p>Hermit crabs are far more delicate then tarantulas are. Obviously, the mat must NEVER he used inside of the cage. Despite this, obtain a digital infrared thermometer and carefully measure every nook and cranny and every square inch to ensure that no unsafe areas exist!! Just because mine works safely doesn't mean yours will.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Whitelightning777, post: 160082, member: 26980"] The simplest thing to do is to turn up your home heat to 75 and be happy. There is a Zoo Med product selling for $11.88 on Amazon that I have tested multiple times and found safe. You mount this high on one side never underneath!! The heat mat itself rises to a temperature of 90 to 95 degrees, which isn't fatal and transmits temps to the low 80s. It is also critter keeper safe. Remember, not all mats are created equal!! Most others are extremely powerful and can only be used with a rheostat switch after carefully measuring the temps. If you screw up heating, the results can be fatal. Less is more. I can PM you additional information because I also live in a cold home and keep all of mine warm with no issues. Hermit crabs are far more delicate then tarantulas are. Obviously, the mat must NEVER he used inside of the cage. Despite this, obtain a digital infrared thermometer and carefully measure every nook and cranny and every square inch to ensure that no unsafe areas exist!! Just because mine works safely doesn't mean yours will. [/QUOTE]
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