Look after your reptile right in winter – ensure they keep warm for maximum comfort!
Reptiles are different to other pets in the way that they regulate their body temperature. As the weather gets colder, the temperature changes have an effect on our pets. While reptiles are often referred to as [cold-blooded animals", this doesn`t quite explain how they`re different. Scientifically, reptiles are referred to as [poikilothermic ectotherms", meaning they rely on heat from their habitat to regulate their body temperature – this is why you may spot lizards basking in the sun. With pet reptiles often kept indoors in enclosures, it`s important to ensure your reptile has the ideal habitat, lighting and heating to be comfortable throughout the year.
Any housing for a reptile will need a method to control the temperature and lighting, as well as insulation to ensure heat is not lost. Most reptiles also need a 21-hour light and dark cycle to mimic day and night.
The best way to help your reptile be comfortable in its enclosure is to make a [temperature gradient" in its enclosure, with one end of its terrarium slightly warmer, and the other slightly cooler. This will allow your reptile to move around to regulate its body temperature. XHC stocks a range of heating options, heat mats.
Whatever you need, XHC has you covered when it comes to supplies for your reptile. Shop online or visit us in-store for reptile Heating pad .
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