| | |  | Heating & Lighting | Home » » » Zoo Med ReptiCare® Rock Heater, Mini Size | | | | | | | Description: | | Zoo Meds Repticare® Rock Heaters are made of a hydrated rock material that is twice as strong as cement or pumice, resulting in excellent conductivity and increased product longevity. Hot spots are not a problem with a completely encapsulated full coverage nichrome heating element that distributes heat evenly. Please Note: A rock heaters function is to facilitate digestion. A rock heater should never be the sole source of heat unless the ambient air temperatures in the cage are sufficient for your type of reptile. | | | Features: | |
• Heats evenly no hot spots
• Zoo Med rock heaters are cUL/CSA/T1/2V approved
• 9 foot cord
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 8.6 inches | | Product Width:
| 4.6 inches | | Product Height:
| 1.9 inches | | Product Weight:
| 1.7 pounds | | Package Length:
| 8.4 inches | | Package Width:
| 4.6 inches | | Package Height:
| 1.7 inches | | Package Weight:
| 1.4 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 6 reviews |
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1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
 Heat rocks are hazardousNov 29, 2011
By Audrey Coveney-Zaiger
This rock burned my iguana's belly. After doing some research, I learned that heat rocks are actually dangerous for use with reptiles. As cold blooded animals they don't always know when to move off of a heat source when it becomes too hot. Heat rocks are just not a good idea. Even though these pet supply companies keep making them...it has to be a money thing. I am now using an oil filled radiator heater (the portable/freestanding kind that cost under $40 at Target, Walmart, Lowe's, or Home Depot,) in the room where I keep my iguanas. Or perhaps try an overhead heat source. Check out anapsid.org for more information on reptile care and feeding.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
 Iguana loves itNov 21, 2007
By Jessica
I bought this for my Mom's iguana. She said he absolutely loves it and just hangs out on his heat rock all day. Great to keep him warm during the winter months!
Don't buy these for your basking reptilesFeb 17, 2012
By wildart
Do not purchase these. They will burn your pet. I used one for a little while when I first got my iguana. Luckily I got onto a forum and was told they are not appropriate for reptiles that bask in the sun. [...]
Reptiles warm themselves from the top not the bottom. Get a proper heat lamp and bulb if you want to keep your reptiles warm.
Great warmer!Dec 29, 2011
By Holly Bentley
MY iguana loves his new rock. In a cold climate, he spends most of his time sitting on the rock. He's happy, healthy, and warm.
Electrocution RockDec 02, 2011
By TIffany
When I was changing the substrate out of my reptile's cage, I notice the wires were a little bit exposed. Without processing what I was doing I pushed the wires back in and POP. The scariest part is that what if he walked over the wires and it electrocuted him? I will never buy another heat rock product.
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