I personally hate heat mats, they don't stick well, they overheat, and only heat one portion of the tank. I like ceramic heat emitters for my ball python. It heats the entire cage, doesn't give off any stressful light, and has proven to be reliable. Either way, you will still need to regulate the temps, ceramic heat emitters and heat mats can both get dangerously hot! When I first joined this forum, I didn't believe anyone when they told me how hot the mat could get. Then I took the temps and the mat was 120f, so be careful!! Btw, if sticking with heat mats go with the exo terra brand over the zoo med. much more reliable.


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