gila7150

I just wanted to give a heads up on this product. I recently purchased 5 Fluker's Ultra Deluxe heating pads.

The front of the box reads:
"Operates at 20 degrees F above room temperature"
"Provides a proper temperature gradient for your pet...safe for all reptiles"

While I placed it under my Neodesha and measured the temp on the floor of the cage at 139 degrees F after only 10 minutes. The room temp was only 70 degrees F. (so this was almost 70 degrees over room temperature and probably would have gone higher if I'd left it on longer. ) This was not a isolated defective pad...I tried all 5.

Obviously this product can't be used without some type of temperature controller despite the claims on the box. I emailed the company a few days ago to voice my concern but I haven't got a response back yet.

Fortunately, I measured the temps before placing animals in the cages. I'm not saying the product is good or bad...just not what they advertise. I just don't want to see someone's animals get burned because they trust the info on the box and Fluker's website.
Chris Raden