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Heating Devices for PacMan Frogs

Heating Devices for PacMan Frogs

Learn everything needed to know on choosing the correct heating devices for PacMan frogs. Applying the correct heating device is very important for keeping PacMan frogs warm and toasty.

Proper temperatures inside the terrarium are crucial for the health of a PacMan frog. Using the correct heating devices for PacMan frogs are imperative for maintaining healthy temperatures.

PacMan frogs require temperatures around 75℉ to 82℉ during the daytime, but how do we maintain that temperature? By using the correct heating devices for PacMan frogs. Improper temperatures can lead to an unhealthy PacMan frog.

Here are the best heating devices for PacMan frogs.

Incandescent Heat Bulbs

Daytime Heat BulbIncandescent heat bulbs are arguably the most popular devices to use for heating a PacMan frog terrarium. Do not use a typical household incandescent bulb, instead always use bulbs specially made for reptiles.

Incandescent bulbs do an excellent job of supplying heat in a directed area for both day time and night time heat. Most nighttime bulbs come in either black or red colors. Using black or red bulbs at night encourages proper light cycles and prevents disruption of sleep patterns.

Night time Heat BulbThe wattage of the bulb will dictate how much heat it provides. The higher the wattage of the bulb, the more heat it will produce.

The bulb should be housed in a dome light fixture specially designed for use with reptiles. A quality dome fixture features a highly reflective inner surface to direct more heat into the terrarium.

A 15 to 25-watt bulb should provide the correct temperatures for a 10-gallon PacMan frog terrarium.

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Undertank Heaters

Under Tank HeaterUndertank heaters (sometimes called Substrate Heaters) are an excellent way to provide substrate warmth for a PacMan frog.

These heating devices are very thin mats that attach to the bottom or side of a glass terrarium. They radiate even heat, therefore closely mimicking the warm soils of the Amazon jungle.

Undertank heaters are great for supplemental heat or for nighttime heating.

Do not use undertank heaters with plastic or acrylic tanks unless recommended by the manufacturer. Always make sure to use the correct undertank heater for the specific application.

Ceramic Heat Emitters

Ceramic Heat EmitterCeramic heat emitters look similar to an incandescent heat bulb, but do not produce visible light. Heat emitters generate an even, radiant heat .

Just like incandescent bulbs, the higher the wattage, the more heat it produces. Use ceramic heat emitters in dome light fixture.

Always Monitor Terrarium Temperatures

Exo Terra Thermo-Hygro ComboMore than one heating device can be used if needed. Whatever is needed to maintain the proper temperatures of the pacman frog housing.

No matter what heating devices are used, temperatures and humidity levels should always be monitored using a high quality thermometer and hygrometer.

Always use a quality thermometer and hygrometer. Never guess the temperature and humidity levels!

Warnings for Heating Devices for PacMan Frogs

The heating devices mentioned are all electrical, therefore always use caution near water or in damp areas. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for use and placement. Never place a plugged-in electrical device in water.

Keep any combustibles a safe distance away from heating devices to prevent fires.

Avoid using heat rocks due to the inability to control the temperatures. These heating devices are known to overheat, possibly burning the PacMan frog during contact.

Always read and follow the manufacturer’s instructions!

Heating Devices For PacMan Frogs

Daytime Heat Bulb
Daytime Heat Bulb
Nighttime Heat Bulb
Nighttime Heat Bulb
ReptiTherm Undertank Heater
ReptiTherm Undertank Heater

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