exo terra heat mat temp

hello everyone, i installed a 16W exo terra medium desert heat mat

i put the probe between the mat and the glass i am exactly reading from 35,4 to 37 degre celcius, (95.7 to 98.6)

i need your quick input to see what you guys are getting with the same product.

i thought i would get a lot more from the heat mat

which is giving me a temperature in the tank of 23 celcius (73.4)

am i wrong? the heat mat is not there to heat the tank right?

maybe i got a 8w heat mat, all the boxes were opened at the store..

What probe did you put between the mat and the glass?

it is the probe from the thermostat, which i beleive gives me an accurate temperature of the heat mat

And what is the thermostat set at?

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1...psqcouxfgn.jpg

You are correct the mat is ONLY for a hot spot.

https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...029_132520.jpg

the snake is not there yet, i am calibrating the tank first

apparently i didnt do my home work properly!! i will have a lamp on the tank for day time, it will also heat the tank during the day, but how do i heat it at night? all the caresheet i see dont specify anything special at night..

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Originally Posted by francojs

apparently i didnt do my home work properly!! i will have a lamp on the tank for day time, it will also heat the tank during the day, but how do i heat it at night? all the caresheet i see dont specify anything special at night..

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If you pick up a ceramic bulb (no light - only heat), it will be good for both day and night.

Do not hesitate to tell me if I need to explain the picture

Heat mats aren't really good for raising ambient temperatures. Glass aquariums and screen tops aren't the ideal setup either. Though you can make adjustments to help.

Ok ok i got it!!!

I can put the ceramic bulb in any normal desk lamp socket?

I know what you mean neal about the screen top it is harder to keep heat and humidity... Well newbie mistakes hehe

I also have a humidity problem as you probably noticed from the picture lol

Thanks a lot for the help