Vivarium Electronics Overhead Radiant Heat Panel

Deliver gentle, natural overhead warmth to your reptiles with the gold standard in enclosure heating. The Vivarium Electronics Radiant Heat Panel (RHP) mimics natural solar infrared energy, warming reptiles and habitat surfaces directly from above without scorching the air, drying out humidity, or creating dangerous contact hazards.

Engineered specifically for internal ceiling mounting inside PVC, wood, and composite enclosures, these ultra-low-profile panels maintain stable thermal gradients while keeping heating elements completely out of reach of climbing snakes, geckos, and lizards.

Key Features & Safety Highlights

• Safe-Touch Technology: Engineered to distribute heat evenly across the entire surface face, drastically reducing the risk of thermal burns even during direct contact from curious climbing animals.
• Space-Saving Flush Ceiling Mount: Mounts securely against the enclosure ceiling with less than 2 inches of depth, preserving vertical climbing space and preventing snakes from coiling on top or wedging behind the panel.
• Tissue-Penetrating Infrared: Emits long-wave infrared heat that warms the animal deep into muscle tissue, promoting natural thermoregulation, digestion, and basking behaviors.
• Detachable Cord & Clip-On Plug: The 6-foot heavy-duty power cord detaches at the panel, allowing you to pass the wire through small probe/cord ports without drilling massive holes in your habitat walls.
• Industrial-Grade Housing: Molded from heavy-duty, flame-resistant materials with an integrated, self-resetting internal thermal fuse for dependable fail-safe overheat protection.
• Sealed, Hygienic Lens: The non-porous face withstands elevated humidity, daily spraying, and wipes clean easily during routine terrarium sanitation.

Size & Wattage Guide

• 28 Watt (12" × 9" × ~1.75"):
  • Housing: Sealed ABS
  • Best for: Small-to-mid-sized vivariums and juvenile setups in climate-controlled rooms (75°F+ ambient).
• 40 Watt (12.5" × 12.5" × ~1.75"):
  • Housing: Glass-reinforced Noryl
  • Best for: Standard 3x2 ft and 4x2 ft enclosures housed in rooms maintained at 75°F or warmer.
• 80 Watt (22.5" × 12.5" × ~1.75"):
  • Housing: Glass-reinforced Noryl
  • Best for: 4x2x2 ft and 6x2 ft enclosures, or setups in cooler rooms with lower baseline ambient temperatures.
• 120 Watt (32.5" × 12.5" × ~1.75"):
  • Housing: Glass-reinforced Noryl
  • Best for: Large display builds (6+ feet), enclosures with significant screen ventilation, or rooms with cold ambient temperatures.

Thermostat & Installation Guidelines

• Thermostat Required: Radiant heat panels must always be paired with a quality thermostat. For optimal panel longevity and steady thermal gradients, use a proportional (pulse-proportional or dimming) thermostat. Proportional units feed smooth, variable power rather than harsh on/off cycles, preventing overheating and extending panel lifespan.
• Mounting Hardware: Installs in minutes with the 2 included stainless steel screws directly into PVC, melamine, or sealed wood ceilings.
• Probe Placement: Secure your thermostat probe roughly 2 to 3 inches directly below the panel face, or suspend it along your primary basking branch/perch to accurately read the thermal zone.

Specifications

• Thickness: Under 2 in (< 5 cm)
• Power Cord: 6 ft heavy-duty grounded cord with detachable inline quick-connect
• Safety Standard: Internal self-resetting thermal cut-off fuse
• Package Includes: 1× Radiant Heat Panel, 1× Detachable Power Cord, 2× Stainless Steel Mounting Screws