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Re: Why waste money on heat lamps?
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Originally Posted by bladeblaster
Its called 'Thermal Blocking' which yes is a problem but only when mats are used incorrectly. Usually by people having mats inside the enclosure, and the snake can lie directly on the mat. It also happens when people use mats for UTH 'outside of the enclosure' and sit the enclosure directly on the mat. There should be an air gap between the mat and whatever it is heating, this is clear on the instructions for mats, and is important as it is this that prevents thermal blocking.
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thats the one, i know it usually happens when people use them incorrectly but that being said, i had to say it as i really think that is a very valid point withthe use of mats.
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