Reptiles and amphibians are ectotherms, or
cold-blooded. A proper heating system is thus a very important factor
of the natural terrarium set-up. Reptiles are able to regulate their
body temperature partly through radiant heat from the sun, provided by
the lighting system or the Heat Wave Lamp
in terrarium conditions. In their natural biotope, reptiles also often
use surfaces heated by the sun, like branches, rocks or the forest
floor as a heat-conductor. The Heat Wave Rock and Heat Wave Substrate Heaters
simulate these natural conditions by heating the rock or substrate of
the terrarium, stimulating the natural thermo-regulating behaviour of
reptiles.
