Great for keeping sick budgies warm

[moonkira *Julie *]

Because Beauty hasn't been well and I had to keep her warm I recommend using one of these heat mats used in reptile cages and perfectly safe . I put ceramic tiles on top of the mat because ceramic holds the heat plus makes it safe if using a plastic bottomed cage.. you can pick odd loose tiles up in tile shops like tiles r us etc , Tile A bath & co for pennies .you would only need one or 2 ...I then put them .between the mat and the cage (outside the cage )

www.amazon.co.uk/ProRep-Heat-Mat-150-280mm/dp/B004DHOXH2/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1348217298&sr=8-3

[Hezz]

Great thread, Julie. Do these come with a thermostat? I seem to remember you saying that the one you had did. There doesn't seem to be a lot of info with this one ..... just wondered.

[moonkira *Julie *]

yes, these are them- but when I went to get mine out of the empty viv I couldnt get the probe sensor out unless dismantling whole viv so I just used the heatmat on half side of the cage (underneath it .) and it was fine as its only about 12watts and wont overheat anyway and doesnt take much electric

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/vivarium-thermostats-/280972151384?pt=UK_Pet_Supplies_Reptiles_Spiders_Insects&hash=item416b3eca58

[moonkira *Julie *]

This site is great with its prices for heatmats its thae 11" x 11" I have

www.surreypetsupplies.co.uk/reptile-heat-mats/

[BudgiesBuddy]

Heating pad can do wonders when there is no hospital cage available.

[sarah*glittergirl2212]

That's a very useful idea Julie, thank you!