Zilla Terrarium Heat Mat Reptile Heater, 16-watt

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  • Zilla heat mats are ideal for desert and tropical reptile species.
  • Provides an ideal external heat source for amphibians and arachnids, too!
  • The carbon filter gives off uniform heating with zero hot spots, plus it's energy-efficient and made without hazardous wires.
  • Designed to help regulate your pet's body temperature for overall health and well-being.
  • Comes with adhesive mounting that allows you to place the heat mat on the side of the terrarium or underneath it.

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Safe Heating Solutions for Your Reptile

Keep your pet comfortable with Zilla heating products, available in various sizes and styles, including heat mats and projectors. These essential supplies help maintain perfect temperatures to ensure your pet's health and happiness.

For All Reptile Owners

Zilla celebrates the diversity of reptile keepers and the way they express themselves through their pets. Zilla’s mission is to help you unleash your awesomeness through the power of reptiles!

Add an External Heat Source

Zilla Heat Mats secure to the outside of your terrarium and self-regulate to avoid overheating.  Made with carbon fiber heating technology, these energy-efficient mats emit infrared waves to ensure even heat distribution without hot spots.

Provide 24/7 Warmth

Ideal for basking reptiles, Zilla Heat Projectors mimic the sun’s rays for deep, gentle heat. The design efficiently disperses warmth throughout the terrarium for a natural heating effect—without producing light, so it’s perfect for use day and night.

About Zilla

Zilla is committed to producing innovative products to build and maintain a healthy reptile habitat. From terrariums to bedding, lighting and decor, Zilla provides all the necessary components for the successful keeping of reptiles and amphibians.

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28 Customer Questions

I have a five gallon tank for my small hermit crabs. Is this heating pad safe for them?

Answer by Chewy • Aug 21, 2019
This heater may be used with a hermit crab habitat. It is generally recommended they be housed in a habitat with a temperature no lower than 75°F. The 4-watt model is suitable for tanks from 1 to 5 gallons.

how and where do i put this on

Answer by Chewy • Dec 25, 2018
This heater may be placed on the under the terrarium or it can be side mounted. Remove the protective paper from adhesive side of heat mat, place adhesive side of heat mat to outside of glass terrarium. Then rub the heat mat evenly until it is firmly adhered to the terrarium bottom. If placing under, place the rubber spacers under each corner of the terrarium bottom, making sure that the terrarium does not rest directly on the heat mat electrical cord when in use.

Can this be hooked up to a thermostat to control the temperature of the heater?

Answer by Chewy • Oct 10, 2023
A temperature controller can be used to regulate the heat mat to a specific temperature.

Is this approved for plastic tanks?

Answer by Chewy • Jan 14, 2021
This heat mat is for use with glass tanks only. Do not mount on plastic or metal surfaces.
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100 Customer Reviews

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Carol on Dec 2, 2025

Price

Works well for heat for a small tortoise

Works well for heat for a small tortoise

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By MARILYN on Sep 17, 2025

Ease of use.

It is a quality made item, easy to install, and is working as described.

It is a quality made item, easy to install, and is working as described.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By charlie on Apr 4, 2025

Not heating

When I first got it, it worked amazing. Its only a few days later and i dont think it turns on at all. My tank is cold and my bugs are not happy :(. I ordered a

When I first got it, it worked amazing. Its only a few days later and i dont think it turns on at all. My tank is cold and my bugs are not happy :(. I ordered a new one but Im honestly scared some may die before it gets here.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
By Tiffany on Jun 23, 2025

Didn't like

It says it was for our size tank, but it's not keeping the tank as warm as it's supposed to.

It says it was for our size tank, but it's not keeping the tank as warm as it's supposed to.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By Justin on Jun 21, 2025

It’s decent

Keeps the tank at the right temperature at night.

Keeps the tank at the right temperature at night.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Stephanie on Dec 14, 2024

Avoid!

Heat mats are outdated when it comes to reptiles. These are not recommended anymore. These are the wrong wavelengths to be the only heat source. Heat mats MUST be

Heat mats are outdated when it comes to reptiles. These are not recommended anymore. These are the wrong wavelengths to be the only heat source. Heat mats MUST be plugged into a thermostat!! These mats can cause serious burns. Just avoid heat mats for reptiles. Join Reptile Lighting on FB.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Cheryl on Jan 23, 2025

Used these on past.always work well.

They last forever.just bought an additional one for one of my two box turtles,to have on hand.my turtles aged 36and23,yrs.old like the additional heat they supp

They last forever.just bought an additional one for one of my two box turtles,to have on hand.my turtles aged 36and23,yrs.old like the additional heat they supply.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Jeanette on Nov 29, 2024

Happy snakes

My snakes are loving their mats

My snakes are loving their mats

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Taylor on Jan 5, 2024

Way too hot

It seemed to work fine the first few days but just developed a horrible hot spot that burned my hand while I was changing the substrate. I've used other brands

It seemed to work fine the first few days but just developed a horrible hot spot that burned my hand while I was changing the substrate. I've used other brands successfully to keep snakes for almost 20 years. Everything was installed correctly with plenty of ventilation under the tank. This brand seems unreliable and I will be going back to the more expensive UTH I've used previously. I guess you get what you pay for but this is dangerous.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Felicia on Sep 13, 2024

Size great

My ball python love it

My ball python love it