while it's true that wattage is usually listed, the newby or novice still has no clue what wattage to purchase. Anyone who takes the time to examine the packages will notice that the lower wattage pads are quite small, and as the pads increase in size, so does their wattage. So it's only natural, that a pad large enough for a 24x18 cage will be both a higher wattage and larger footprint than a pad designed for say a 12x12 cage. Most snake owners using heat pads look for a pad that is 1/3 to 1/2 the size of the bottom of the cage. The wattage really does not come into play as it "Will Be" the correct wattage if the person purchases the correct size pad. I failed to mention above, but will do so now, regardless of the brand or size, a thermostat should be used along with the pad, because unregulated, some of those pads get hot enough to cook snakes.
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