Course 04: Heating
Reptiles are ectothermic and rely on environmental heat to regulate their body temperature. This course will help you understand the importance of habitat temperatures as well as methods of creating and maintaining proper thermal gradients in reptile habitats.
| Module 1 | Intro to reptile Heating | |
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| One of the most important parts of keeping a healthy reptile is maintaining the proper temperature. Learn why reptiles need heat and how to establish a thermal gradient. | ||
| Unit 1 | Intro to Reptile Heating | |
| Module 2 | Monitoring and Controlling Heat | |
| Monitoring and controlling habitat temperatures is very important and a sometimes overlooked aspect of keeping pet reptiles. Learn what products can help monitor temperatures and how to put them into use. | ||
| Unit 1 | Temperature Monitoring and Control | |
| Unit 2 | Temperature Monitoring Products | |
| Unit 3 | Temperature Control Products | |
| Module 3 | Nighttime and 24 Hour Heat | |
| There are many different ways to provide night time and 24 hour heat for pet reptiles. In this module, you will learn the difference between daytime heat and night time or 24 hour heat sources, how to apply a night time temperature drop, and what products can help keep pet reptiles at the right temperature at all times. | ||
| Unit 1 | Nighttime Heating | |
| Unit 2 | Nighttime and 24 Hour Heating Products - Heat Lamps | |
| Unit 3 | Nighttime and 24 Hour Heating Products - Under Tank Heater and Heat Cable | |
| Unit 4 | Other 24 Hour Heat Products | |
| Module 4 | Daytime and Basking Heat | |
| Daytime heat may or may not be accompanied by visible light. This is what generally sets it apart from night time and 24 hour heat. In this module, you will learn about the importance of basking and the items that can be used to provide daytime and basking heat. | ||
| Unit 1 | Daytime and Basking Heating | |
| Unit 2 | Daytime Heating and Basking Products | |
| Module 5 | Belly Heat | |
| Belly heat is a common topic and can benefit digestion and thermoregulation in many reptiles. Here, learn what "Belly Heat" is and how you can safely provide it for pet reptiles. | ||
| Unit 1 | Belly Heat | |
| Unit 2 | Belly Heat Products | |
| Unit 3 | Heating Final | |