Can you put a Heat Mat on the bottom of a plastic container?

[7hunder68]

I recently bought a colony of dubias. I am keeping them in a 40qt sterilite bin. I am getting a heat mat tomorrow. I was just wondering if it is safe to put a heat mat on the bottom of the container.

 

[Skipper7]

Yep

 

[kingofnobbys]

This is how I install heatpads in my 100L plastic rearing tubs

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[CooperDragon]

I suggest putting the bin up on something just enough to allow airflow under the bin and heat pad to help prevent it from overheating.

 

[Rankins]

Yes, you can use heat mats or heat tape with plastic. However you should also use a thermostat with it. I have lots of bins sitting on top of heat tape. Some have a bit of an air space between them...others don't. A decent thermostat can be bought on Amazon for under $20.