Zoo Med’s 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.

Zoo Med’s Deluxe ReptiCare Rock Heater features a rheostat control allowing you the ability to adjust the surface temperature.

Package Description: 5 Watts

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Ingredients or Materials: Hydrated rock material that is twice as strong as cement and pumice.

Why use Rock Heaters?
In nature the sun beats down on rocks and pavement (roads) which hold heat. Many species of reptiles will take advantage of this heat during the day or early evening to help “heat-up” their digestive tract and facilitate food digestion. The ReptiCare Rock Heater replicates this “heated stone” feature found in nature and is very useful for reptiles that eat large meals (ie: mice and rats) like Pythons, Boas, Monitor Lizards, Tegus, etc.

• Use with boas, pythons, rat snakes, kingsnakes, gopher snakes, bearded dragons, iguanas, monitors, and tegus.
• Designed for use in glass terrariums only.

Please Note:

• A rock heaters function is to facilitate digestion.
• A rock heater should never be the sole source of heat.
• Never cover or bury the rock heater with anything.
• If your reptile never leaves the rock heater then your terrarium is too cold and you need an additional heat source. (i.e. Ceramic Heat Emitter or ReptiTherm® UTH Heater).
• Zoo Med rock heaters are cUL/CSA/T1/2V approved.

1. Not Waterproof. Do not immerse in water. (See separate section for cleaning instructions.)
2. For indoor use only.
3. The Repticare Rock Heater is designed to facilitate digestion in reptiles but is not to be used as a primary heat source for any tropical or desert species of reptile.
4. Do not use for Amphibians.
5. Use a thermometer to monitor the temperature of your enclosure. Add a primary heat source (see #3) if your animal won’t leave its Rock Heater. Tropical reptiles need a minimum of 80°F (27°C). A reptile that won’t leave its Rock Heater means that your terrarium is too cold.

6. Don’t wrap your Rock Heater in a towel! Don’t bury or cover your Rock Heater in anything. Encapsulating the Rock Heater will cause the surface temperature to escalate to an unsafe level, possibly burning your animal. Don’t do this!

7. Don’t put your Rock Heater directly under or over another heat source! The additional heat from a primary heat source will cause the surface of the Rock Heater to overheat. This could result in burns to your reptile.

8. Always have top ventilation! Never completely cover the top of your terrarium with a towel, etc. Heat rises and must have a way to escape your terrarium. Otherwise, the heat build-up could crack the terrarium glass, kill your animals, or result in a possible fire.

9. Power Cord: • Don’t cut the Cord! • Don’t lift the Rock Heater by its power cord. • Route and arrange the power cord away from sharp edges or objects that can cut or crush the power cord. • Do not let the Rock Heater rest on the cord. • Always grasp the plug to disconnect the rock heater from the outlet. Do not pull on the power cord to disconnect. • Do not use the rock heater if you notice damage to the cord or plug, or if the heater has been dropped or damaged in any way.

10. The Repticare Rock Heaters are designed for glass terrariums only. Use in any other type terrarium, including but not limited to, wood or plastic terrariums or cages, voids warranty. 11.Buy the right product! If you live in a warm area like Phoenix, Arizona, we recommend you purchase the Reptitemp® Rheostat to use with your rock heater. This allows you to control the surface temperature of the rock heater.

12. Cleaning: Unplug the Repticare Rock Heater® and allow to cool down, (minimum of 20 minutes). Remove from the terrarium and spray heater with Zoo Med’s Wipe Out 1™. Allow Heater to sit for 5 minutes, then gently wipe down all surfaces of the heater with a slightly damp cloth. Allow to dry then return to terrarium and plug back into the power source. Note: If Wipe Out 1™ is not available in your town you can use a 5% bleach solution in water.

13. Iguana, Boa, and Python owners: Zoo Med strongly recommends the use of the Reptitemp® Rheostat with these species as it allows you the ability to adjust the surface temperature of the rock heater.