VIVOSUN Reptile Heating Pad 8x12 Inch with Thermostat Combo Under Tank Terrarium Heating Mat Waterproof for Turtles, Lizards, Frogs, and Other Reptiles

Too hot for my hatchling tortoises and not diverse in place ability

I had a problem in that I got into baking during all of this mess this year but so did a lot of other people. I couldnt find any bread proofing machines available online. But from what I could tell, all they were was boxes that regulated temperature to slightly above room. And they are hundreds of dollars as well. So an idea hit me, use a terrarium heater. So I got a plastic storage box from Lowes, put this heater inside using the 3M sticker built on to mount it, attached the built-in temp sensor, and cut a hole for the power cord and temp controller. And guess what? It works amazing.

I got both an 8x12 and a 6x8 for two separate tanks for my hermit crabs. The larger of the two works wonderfully, no complaints. But within a month, maybe less, the digital readout on the temperate control thing quit working. It just reads 0 though the pad is actually heated up. Very disappointed.

Disappointing, a week after installing on CLEAN glass and taped on with the silver heat tape, there are three large bubbles in the center area about 3-4 each so far -- it is becoming unstuck! Rats, it isnt very warm at the glass when it is not stuck to it but pulled away. ***Upped a star because the company made it right and didnt ask for anything in return***

This mat works exactly as described. It heats up quick and the price was cheaper than some other ones that I looked at. Sticks well, and works best with a temperature controller. It is a little small but there its sized accordingly. There is also a bigger one that you can order I think. But if this fits your space though, pick it up because it’s a good mat.

Im not sure if I set it up correctly or maybe its just because of the room temp and winter, but the thermostat shows a different temperature than what the heat pad is putting off. I will continue to modify my setup to get the best results from this product.

Was smaller than i thought so needed additional heat source as well.

Im not using this as it was intended. Im using it for a breader colony of dubia roaches. It is heating plastic containers. There is still a good amount of heat transfer through the thick plastic containers. I like the controlls, easy to use good display. It works even though im using it for its not intended purpose

I really have no complaints it’s exactly what I expected

Working perfectly for my hermit crabs! No over or under heating. Keeps my small tank the perfect temp