Zoo Med Nano Ceramic Heat Emitter For Reptiles

Nano Ceramic Heat Emitter for Small Terrariums

Product Description

Zoo Med Nano Ceramic Heat Emitter brings ceramic heat to nano-sized terrariums. This porcelain heating device screws into a standard porcelain incandescent socket and emits intense infrared heat without light, making it a 24-hour heat source. It is ideal for small geckos, hatchling reptiles, amphibians, or invertebrates such as arachnids and tarantulas, and lasts up to 5 years.

Benefits

• Nano Size: Zoo Med's ceramic heat emitter in a nano size, made for 24-hour heat in nano-sized terrariums.
• Emits No Light: Gives off heat without emitting light, so that it can be used both day and night.
• Intense Infrared Heat: This porcelain heating device emits intense infrared heat when screwed into a porcelain socket.
• Long Life: Built for long life, lasting up to 5 years according to Zoo Med's product information.
• For Small Pets: Ideal for small geckos, hatchling reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates, including arachnids and tarantulas, in nano setups.
• Two Wattages: Available in 25-watt and 40-watt options to suit different nano terrarium setups on this listing.
• 1 Year Warranty: Backed by a 1 Year Zoo Med warranty covering both the 25 and 40 watt sizes.

Variants

• 25 Watts
• 40 Watts

Specifications

How to Use

Recommended-Usage Chart

Disclaimer: Product information and usage guidelines are provided by the manufacturer. Always use products as directed and consult your vet for any queries regarding your pet's health.

Usage Instructions

• Choose a Porcelain Socket: Use a fixture with a standard porcelain incandescent socket (sold separately) for the heat emitter.
• Screw It In: Screw the heat emitter securely into the porcelain socket of your fixture before turning it on.
• Use Around the Clock: Leave it on day and night as a 24-hour heat source, since it emits no light.
• Add UVB if Needed: This emitter provides heat only, so add a separate UVB source if your species requires it.

Additional Information

Precautions

• Heat Only, No Light or UV: It emits no light, UVA, or UVB, so it is not a daytime light or basking source.
• Hot When in Use: The heat emitter gets hot during use, so let it cool completely before touching or removing it.
• Match Fixture Rating: Use a fixture rated for the emitter's wattage, and check the fixture manufacturer's instructions before installing.
• Keep Out of Animal Contact: Position the fixture so your reptile, amphibian, or invertebrate cannot touch the heat emitter directly.

Storage Information

• Store in Original Packaging: Keep spare emitters in their original packaging to protect the ceramic until you are ready to install them.
• Cool, Dry Place: Store unused emitters in a cool, dry place where they will not be knocked or dropped.

Shipping & Return

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Does the Nano Ceramic Heat Emitter give off light?

Ans: No, it does not. It emits no light while radiating intense infrared heat making it a 24-hour heat source for nano-sized terrariums. You can use it both day and night without adding any light to your pet's nano enclosure.

Q2: What pets is the Nano Ceramic Heat Emitter for?

Ans: Zoo Med lists it as ideal for small geckos, hatchling reptiles, amphibians, or invertebrates such as arachnids and tarantulas. Its nano size and 25- or 40-watt options are designed to heat nano-sized terrariums around the clock without emitting light.

Q3: What fixture do I need for the Nano Ceramic Heat Emitter?

Ans: The heat emitter screws into a standard porcelain incandescent socket, and the fixture is sold separately. Choose a fixture with a porcelain socket that is rated for the emitter's wattage, and follow the fixture manufacturer's instructions when installing it over your terrarium.

Q4: How long does the Nano Ceramic Heat Emitter last?

Ans: Zoo Med says it has a long life, lasting up to 5 years, and a 1-year manufacturer's warranty backs it. Handle the ceramic emitter carefully during installation and storage to help avoid accidental damage. Keep your receipt for warranty claims.

Q5: Does the Nano Ceramic Heat Emitter provide UVB?

Ans: No. Zoo Med's Reptile Lamp Chart lists the ReptiCare Ceramic Heat Emitter under 24-hour heat and heat, with no UVB or UVA. If your species needs UVB, ask your veterinarian about adding a separate UVB lamp to your nano setup.

Q6: Which wattage should I choose for my terrarium?

Ans: This listing offers 25-watt and 40-watt sizes. The product information does not match wattages to specific terrarium sizes, so choose based on your nano setup and ask your veterinarian about suitable temperatures for the species you keep.

Q7: Can I use it with amphibians or tarantulas?

Ans: Yes. Zoo Med lists the Nano Ceramic Heat Emitter as ideal for amphibians and invertebrates such as arachnids and tarantulas, as well as small geckos and hatchling reptiles. Position the fixture so your pet cannot touch the emitter directly inside the enclosure.

Q8: Can I leave the heat emitter on all the time?

Ans: Zoo Med describes ceramic heat emitters as the perfect 24-hour heat source for all reptiles, and the nano version emits no light so that it can run day and night. Let it cool completely before touching or removing it from the fixture.