How heated your pacmans ?

[viliqn97]

How heated your pacmans ? I think to heat it with lamp (exo terra sun glo or exo terra heat glo), what you think about that ? If i choose to heat it with lamp, how to heat it at night ?
Please, answer my questions and tell how you heated them


Im Bulgarian, sorry for my English

[tryme]

Heat mat attatched to the back works best. I don't use a heat lamp it's it's so easy to dry them out but maybe someone else can help with that.

[viliqn97]

Heat mat attatched to the back works best. I don't use a heat lamp it's it's so easy to dry them out but maybe someone else can help with that.

Attached to back ? Would you recommend me heat mat ? I mean exo terra, zoo med, ferplast, etc. And how many watts ?

[tryme]

yes most people attach them to the back of their enclosures as pacmans escape heat by burrowing so a heatmat underneath wouldnt be the best solution.

as i also mentioned a heat lamp can dry them out pretty quick and its harder to control temps. where as with a heat mat it's a lot easier. sometimes you wont even need a thermostat but in most casses you do.


currently i have a small lucky reptile 4watt heatmat as my pacman is still in a small exo-terra type container. this particular heatmat has adhesive backing to stick it to the outside of the enclosure. This along with a good digital thermometer is all ive needed so far to control temps as this heat matt never exceeds about 25c

im sure people will be able to recommend more brands etcs as im not sure what will be available where you are.

hope that helps.

[viliqn97]

You help me, thanks )

[GRABibus]

My pacman frog is in an Exo Terra 30cmx30cmx30cm.
I heat with a "Hydrokable" heating cable of 50W.
It is fixed on each side of the terra.

It is regulated with a Lucky Reptile ThermoControl Pro 2.

[viliqn97]

I think to do something which is popularly in Bulgaria.
Go to Bricolage and buy one underfloor heating like this http://media.snimka.bg/9977/026209164.jpg?r=0
Its about 50 cm and cost 4 leva (2,7 dollars). Then fix it to plank (different widht, until you find what thickness is needed for precise temperature) http://media.snimka.bg/9977/026209169.jpg?r=0
This is the cheapest way, but I will get a thermoregulator Tnx all one more time

[GRABibus]

Don't heat through the ground ! It is not advised for a pacman frog.
Your heat source must be on the sides of the terrarium (Heating pad or cable) or above the terrarium (Lamp).

[viliqn97]

Don't heat through the ground ! It is not advised for a pacman frog.
Your heat source must be on the sides of the terrarium (Heating pad or cable) or above the terrarium (Lamp).

I didnt know that, thank you The heat pad will be on back or each side of terrarium.

[GrifTheGreat]

You can use a lamp viliqn combined with a heat pad on the side of your frogs tank. The heat mat/pad should either be on the back or side. Make sure the water dish is on the other end of the tank accross from the heat pad.

If you deside to use a lamp buy a Fluker's 5.5" dome lamp with a dimmer switch. The dimmer lamp will help you keep the temps up without having the bulb on high. You can adjust the amount of light and heat that comes from the bulb. For day time the Exo -Terra Daylight Basking Spotlight. Make sure to not go higher than a 50 watt bulb. Anything higher can harm your frog. For night time you can use the Exo Terra Heat Glo. Again no higher than 50 watts. Be sure to give your frog a place to hide from the light like they would naturally. A fake plant with large leaves for shade works well.

I hope this helps you deside which route to go. Like everyone said though, there should not be a heat source under or in the ground/Substrate.

PS. Do not appolgize for your english. I know plenty of people who's first language is english and do no speak it very well and especially can type it Lol!

[viliqn97]

You can use a lamp viliqn combined with a heat pad on the side of your frogs tank. The heat mat/pad should either be on the back or side. Make sure the water dish is on the other end of the tank accross from the heat pad.

If you deside to use a lamp buy a Fluker's 5.5" dome lamp with a dimmer switch. The dimmer lamp will help you keep the temps up without having the bulb on high. You can adjust the amount of light and heat that comes from the bulb. For day time the Exo -Terra Daylight Basking Spotlight. Make sure to not go higher than a 50 watt bulb. Anything higher can harm your frog. For night time you can use the Exo Terra Heat Glo. Again no higher than 50 watts. Be sure to give your frog a place to hide from the light like they would naturally. A fake plant with large leaves for shade works well.

I hope this helps you deside which route to go. Like everyone said though, there should not be a heat source under or in the ground/Substrate.

PS. Do not appolgize for your english. I know plenty of people who's first language is english and do no speak it very well and especially can type it Lol!

Fluker's 5.5 its not available in Bulgaria "Exo -Terra Daylight Basking Spotlight" Do you mean this http://zoomagazin.eu/admin/images/ca..._20195_c72.jpg
Lets see what I understand I can use lamp and a heat pad/mat (I dont know what is difference оf pad/mat ) ? At the day exo terra basking spotlight, at the night exo terra heat glo, right ?
And if the watt of the lamps is higher for my terrarium, what I do ? Sorry if im annoying, try to use the google translate (English to Bulgarian) if not a problem

[GrifTheGreat]

Fluker's 5.5 its not available in Bulgaria "Exo -Terra Daylight Basking Spotlight" Do you mean this http://zoomagazin.eu/admin/images/ca..._20195_c72.jpg
Lets see what I understand I can use lamp and a heat pad/mat (I dont know what is difference оf pad/mat ) ? At the day exo terra basking spotlight, at the night exo terra heat glo, right ?
And if the watt of the lamps is higher for my terrarium, what I do ? Sorry if im annoying, try to use the google translate (English to Bulgarian) if not a problem

I would try to use the translater if I were not on my phone. You are not annoying.

A heat pad and heat mat are the same, but one usually has a sticky side so it will stick to the glass of your tank. Use the right one for the size tank you have. Zoo Med heat mats UTH(Under Tank Heater) say on the package what size tank they are for. So if you have a 10 gallon tank you will use a UTH that says 10 to 20 gallons

No store in Bulgaria has the Fluker's 5.5" Lamp? Can you possibly order it from an online store like amazon.com?

If the bulb is higher than 50 watts you will need to find one with a lower wattage. The Sun Glo bulb is fine as long as it is 50 watts. The problem is with heat lamps is that they can get too hot if not on a dimmer switch or have a thermostat to regulate the heat lamp. If you purchased a bulb that is too powerful return it and get a 50 watt bulb.

[viliqn97]

I search it, in Bulgaria is not available, Im in small town and there's no reptiles accessories,etc. :X
I thinking to get it from Ebay, its about 9-15 dollars (cheap), but delivery is 30 dollars
Have I understood correctly, this lamp have a thermoregulator ?

[IvoryReptiles]

The frogs are Nocturnal (awake at night), so a light is not the best way to heat them. If the frog is Albino, it can burn them. Grif has given excellent advice!

[viliqn97]

Yeah, I read about that for burning they skins, but I think this is only by UV ? If I heat it with pad/mat it will be dark in the terrarium. Yes, Grif help me a lot. Thanks all

PS: Quote from care sheet
"a low UVB tube is generally a welcome addition to the terrarium. Not only will it allow you to view your Horned Frog better, but it will also help your Horned Frog to convert some of it’s food intake into vitamin D3. If no UVB can be provided then it is more important to ensure that your Horned Frog’s food is dusted with vitamin D3 regularly.
The exception to the UVB bulb are albino Horned Frogs. UVB should not be used in terrariums housing albino varieties. UV lighting will burn your albino Horned Frogs skin and will eventually cause blindness."

[GrifTheGreat]

Yeah, I read about that for burning they skins, but I think this is only by UV ? If I heat it with pad/mat it will be dark in the terrarium. Yes, Grif help me a lot. Thanks all

PS: Quote from care sheet
"a low UVB tube is generally a welcome addition to the terrarium. Not only will it allow you to view your Horned Frog better, but it will also help your Horned Frog to convert some of it’s food intake into vitamin D3. If no UVB can be provided then it is more important to ensure that your Horned Frog’s food is dusted with vitamin D3 regularly.
The exception to the UVB bulb are albino Horned Frogs. UVB should not be used in terrariums housing albino varieties. UV lighting will burn your albino Horned Frogs skin and will eventually cause blindness."

This is true, but it is not just UVB bulbs that can cause harm to your frog. If your Pacman is an Albino even the incandescent basking bulbs like the Sun Glo and Daylight bulbs can burn them and harm their eyes. Especially if the wattage is higher than 50 watts. Albino Pacman frogs you want to use a heat pad/mat or if you use a heat lamp you must use the Heat Glo bulb. They must have 12 hours of day and 12 hours of night. If you are using the Heat Glow bulb you will need to have your frog in a well lit room during the day so your frog knows its daytime.

I'm happy to help.

PS. The UVB bulbs are beneficial if your frog is only exposed to the UVB Radiation for 4 to 6 hours a day, but it is best and safer to use a Calcium supplement that contains Vitamin D3.

[GrifTheGreat]

I search it, in Bulgaria is not available, Im in small town and there's no reptiles accessories,etc. :X
I thinking to get it from Ebay, its about 9-15 dollars (cheap), but delivery is 30 dollars
Have I understood correctly, this lamp have a thermoregulator ?

No, it doesn't have a Thermoregulator. It has a dial like switch that you can rotate to adjust how bright the bulb shines which also changes how much heat the bulb generates. I can see how it can be confusing when I mentioned the thermostat.

[viliqn97]

Thank you
And if a frog is not an albino can I use lower watts UVB (or other lower watts) for more than 6 hours a day? That is only for lighting, a separate will use the carpet.

[GrifTheGreat]

Thank you
And if a frog is not an albino can I use lower watts UVB (or other lower watts) for more than 6 hours a day? That is only for lighting, a separate will use the carpet.

You can use both a lamp and mat at the same time if you cannot get the temperature up high enough. Just do not go over 50 watts with any infrared bulb or incandescent basking light bulb. Fluorescent bulbs will be lower wattage than incandescent bulbs, but are almost always too bright for your frogs and can damage their eyes if you are not careful. Fluorescent bulbs also cannot be dimmed without a special dimmer switch.

I'm sorry if it is confusing. It is a lot of information to take in and follow.

[viliqn97]

Its confusing, because the language
But I think understand you. I can use mat and lamp (I will get exo terra basking lamp), right ? I will get a low watt mat and lamp, so during the day to about 26 (with light), and puts out the lamp when night falls to 1-2 degrees