Zoo Med ReptiCare® Rock Heater

Overview

The Zoo Med ReptiCare® Rock Heaters provide reptiles with a naturalistic and reliable basking surface that supports healthy digestion. Constructed from a hydrated rock material, these heaters are twice as strong as cement or pumice, ensuring excellent heat conductivity and long-lasting durability. Each heater is built with a fully encapsulated nichrome heating element that distributes heat evenly across the entire surface, preventing dangerous hot spots. The Deluxe ReptiCare® Rock Heater includes a rheostat control for adjustable surface temperatures, offering even greater flexibility.

Key Features

• Durable Construction – Made from hydrated rock material that is twice as strong as cement or pumice.

• Safe, Even Heating – Nichrome heating element is fully encapsulated for full-coverage heat with no hot spots.

• Aids Digestion – Provides a localized warm surface that reptiles use to help process food.

• Adjustable Option – Deluxe model includes a rheostat for surface temperature control.

• Certified Safe – Approved to cUL/CSA/T1/2V standards.

• Long-Lasting – Engineered for superior conductivity and product longevity.

Product Specifications

• Item Number | Size | Wattage

  • RH-2 | Mini | 5W

  • RH-1 | Standard | 10W

  • RH-3 | Giant | 15W

• Material | Hydrated rock composite

• Heating Element | Encapsulated nichrome element for even heat distribution

• Primary Use | Supplemental heating to aid digestion

• Special Feature | Deluxe version includes rheostat for temperature adjustment

• Warranty | 1 Year

⚠️ Important Notes

• Rock heaters are supplemental heaters only and should not be the sole heat source.

• Never cover or bury the heater.

• If your reptile never leaves the rock, the terrarium is too cold—an additional heat source (e.g., Ceramic Heat Emitter or ReptiTherm® UTH Heater) is needed.