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Would it be possible to house a pixie in an unheated enclosure for a while until a heating mat can be purchased (a week or two)? Also would a ceramic heater be ok? Thankyou all
 
depending on the room temperature, that shouldn't be a problem. If the temps are less than 75, just hold off on feeding.

Regarding the ceramic heater - I don't want to respond without being sure that we are thinking about the same product (different terminology or product availability overseas). If you are referring to the ceramic heaters with the screw in base that are used like a heat lamp, I would be very careful using them with amphibians. In typical setups, they really dry things out; which would obviously be a danger to your frog. If it is controlled by a good thermostat (I actually prefer using either a proportional t'stat, or running off a rheostat/dimmer with a t'stat as backup) it can be done, though. Just be sure to keep on eye on moisture levels.
 
A ceramic heating rock would not be in your best interest of purchasing one for your frog. The ceramic bulb that fits in a fixture, as Harald said, has the danger of drying out your frog if placed in the wrong spot. If you are going to get one, place it on the opposite side to where your frog likes to burrow and also have it pointing at an angle. This should allow the ambient temperature in the tank to be heated nicely.

If you want, put some ceran wrap over half the tank or even the whole tank and make a couple of 1/4 inch holes. This will not only help keep in the humidity but the frog will live off his own generated heat.
 
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