How to Setup a Thermostat for Reptiles (and why you need one!)

Do you use a heat mat without a thermostat? Not only are you risking your snake’s life, but you’re also risking your house burning down. Today we explain the necessity of thermostats, and demonstrate how to properly setup a thermostat for reptile heat mats.

PRODUCT LINKS (at the best prices I could find):
Jump Start Thermostat:

Alternate brand of thermostat (that I have not tested personally, but it looks to be very similar):

Infrared Temp Gun:

Zoo Med Heat Mat 6×8″:
Zoo Med Heat Mat 8×12″:
Zilla Heat Mat 10-20 gallon:
Exo Terra heat Mat 4 watt:
Exo Terra Heat Mat 8 watt:

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