Heating (up) a small exo terra for my new pacman

[GrifTheGreat]

He won't burn my heat mat is already attached to a thermostat which shuts the heat mat off at 30 degrees, most people here in the UK heat and successfully maintain pacmen in this way

You do realize that the heat pad has to still become hot enough to push the heat through the substrate and THEN begin to warm the ambient air within the enclosure where the probe for the thermostat is located. How often do you uncover the area where the heat pad is located and test the glass temp?? My guess is never.

You do not place a heat source under the tank for burrowing frogs. Not only can they be overheated if they burrow over it, but the heat pad can actually crack the glass from getting too hot. Just because one person assumes it is fine does not mean that it is. To ignore experienced keepers in favor of a less experienced person who's ideals support yours is not a smart idea.

People in the northern US with much lower temps than where you live manage to maintain proper climate without placing the heat pad on the bottom. Place the heat pad on the side and get a low watt infrared heat bulb with a lamp that has a dimmer switch to maintain the climate. It can also help to raise the ambient air temp in the roo where the frog is kept to help maintain the climate.

[Manwell]

You deleted my last comment but in short I said (and I'll say it again) I think you're very rude; I have 3 probes one of which is UNDER the substrate and fyi I check him every 15/20 mins at the moment

DO NOT make assumptions you may one day be very surprised who you are talking to

[GrifTheGreat]

You deleted my last comment but in short I said (and I'll say it again) I think you're very rude; I have 3 probes one of which is UNDER the substrate and fyi I check him every 15/20 mins at the moment

DO NOT make assumptions you may one day be very surprised who you are talking to

If I deleted your comment it would say I did. Don't accuse a moderator of deleting one of your comments for no reason. I'm sorry you feel that comment was rude, but I am honestly trying to help take it or leave it. When someone makes a valid point and you get mad then you must not really want help. You seem to be looking for validation. If my experience means nothing to you then by all means disregard anything I say and do what you like. I don't believe in sugar coating the truth. I DO know what I'm talking about. I care for 30 frogs everyday. How many do you care for?