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What should control a reptile heat source?

Use a programmable thermostat to control heat.

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  1. A feeding timer only
  2. A programmable thermostat ✔
  3. The room light switch

Why: A thermostat switches heat on or off as temperatures change. That reduces the risk of dangerous overheating or chilling.

Huh, didn't know that: A thermostat controls heat, while thermometers show whether the target temperatures are actually reached.

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Why did the thermostat get promoted? It kept its cool.
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Answer: A programmable thermostat. A thermostat switches heat on or off as temperatures change. That reduces the risk of dangerous overheating or chilling.

  1. Providing a Home for a Reptile www.merckvetmanual.com/all-other-pets/reptiles/providing-a-home-for-a-reptile
    Heat sources should be attached to programmable thermostats.
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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