Reptile Heat Tape Helps Herps Prevent Damage
Using Reptile Heat Tape to keep the right temperature for your pet is an easy and inexpensive way to provide heat in cold weather. Reptiles need the right temperature to stay healthy, alert, and happy. Keeping your pet warm and insulated can keep your pets comfortable and stress free. Using Reptile Heat Tape will allow you to keep the right temperature for your reptile to maintain your pet’s optimal health, alert, and happy.
There are two ways to connect the heat tape. You can either sew it directly onto the surface of the enclosure or you can cut a small piece of Velcro to the join date on the piece of heat tape. Once the heat tape has been adhered to the Permalink you can either sew it down to the Permalink or remove it. Most people prefer to sew down the heat tape to the Permalink. If the heat tape is left on the Permalink, it can serve as insulation which helps keep the reptile warm during cold months.
One advantage of using Reptile heat tape is that it serves as a great insulator. This makes it very convenient to use for keeping reptiles warm in the winter. You will find that most reptile tanks do not have the space to store large heating pads. The extra room could be used for other items or for a heat pad. Many breeders have discovered that by using Reptile heat tape they have been able to save on the cost of heating pads.
Reptile heat tape comes in different colors, sizes, and shapes. It is easy to match the color and shape of Reptile heat tape to the decor in your reptile tank. It is also easy to match the warmth color to the bottom of the terrarium for convenience. Reptiles need to spend time out of the warmth of their tank to avoid overheating. It is important for them to stay warm and the UV lights of a UV lamp are essential for this. The tape can be rolled or wrapped around the bottom of the terrarium.
Some Reptile heat tape comes with a protective, flame retardant coating on the cords. This coating is important because it helps to extend the life of the heater. You can roll the tape along the cords or cut it to fit the length needed for the size of the heater you use.
When choosing Reptile heat tape, you should consider several factors including the thickness and the gauge of the tape. This will help you determine how much heat is generated by your heater. Some Reptiles are very sensitive and can be burned if the temperature on the heating pad or cord is too hot. These types of reptiles include alligator snakes, diamondbacks, pythons and others.
You can use Reptile heat tape in place of any other type of electrical tape, including zip ties, electrical tape and the thermal tape used for heating cabinets. Reptiles will appreciate being able to move around freely as they enjoy basking under the sun in their aquarium. When using it to cover the vents in the enclosure, make sure that there are no sharp edges on the edge of the cover so as not to cut your pet reptile.
If you have a large selection of reptile species, you may want to consider using Reptile heat tape in several different areas of the tank. This would make the transition from one species to another much easier. It is important for your help to not be put at risk when handling their pets. The adhesive on Reptile heat tape is easy to remove without causing any damage. Make sure you always use the adhesive when you are cleaning and healing wounds.
