Hermit crabs are happiest kept at 72 to 80 degrees fahrenheit 22 to 27 degrees celsius.
Hermit crab heat mat temperature.
This step is a must before adding your substrate heat mats should only be placed on the outside sides of the tank at least 4 5 inches from the bottom of the tank or the same height of the sub level if you have smaller crabs the sub should be at least 5 6 inches deep so plan where to put the mats according to how deep the sub needs to be you can use a ruler to measure this.
Zilla heat mats are quite versatile at least thanks to the various sizes which they come in.
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Maintaining proper temperature.
Fluker s hermit headquarters has an easy to use heating mat for hermit crabs that keeps your hermit crab at a stable temperature.
Here you can choose from a 4 x 7 inch 6 x 8 inch an 8 x 12 inch and an 8 x 18 inch model.
The typical use is a 5 0 reptile bulb for most tanks.
Plan for a heat pad and later adding an overhead light bulb.
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We recommend placing the heat mat so that 1 2 the mat is above ground and 1 2 the mat is below ground which will allow.
Heat mat often called uth or under tank heater heat mats are good for raising your tank temperature a few degrees.
Made of durable construction which provides a uniform evenly distributed heat.
For use outside your pet s enclosure.
If the temperature drops below 72 degrees fahrenheit regularly the crabs will likely become weak stressed and ill.
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You should be able to find a size that works best for you and your hermit crabs.
This heating mat is 2 watts which provides just the right amount of heat for your pet.
Use of a uvb bulb may extend the life of your hermit crab in captivity.