heating farm with a heat mat

[vicmack]

Hi everyone. I have a heat mat which I would like to use to heat part of my delux tower ant farm I purchased from AntsCanada. Because it is plastic Im not sure how to situate the pad so I don't damage the farm or cook the ants. I thought about using something to rest the pad under but Im not sure about what, or how to place the pad. Any help would be most appreciated.

[CabboAntsGuy]

what wattage is the pad, and do you have tower small or large?

[vicmack]

Hello, it is 8w 6x8 inch pad and it is the large tower. The ants are currently in a test tube set up connected to the farm . They’ve been in there a year this summer but I read this can happen with carpenter ants. I’ve a queen 8 workers and lots of eggs and larvae. They do eat good and seem to be doing well but I think the heat may help as it is still snowing here in Nova Scotia. Thinking if I connect it to the farm somehow they will still benefit from the warmth in the tube but not be too affected by condensation or too much heat.

[CabboAntsGuy]

What is the heat wattage, like 15 watt or 50 watt?

[vicmack]

It is 8 watt. 120 volts. Just a little one specifically for reptiles and small pets

[CabboAntsGuy]

it should work, but you have to only use it on some parts. have a varient, some spots hot, some not.