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title: "So, I've got about seven or eight carnivorous plants. A Venus fly…"
description: "So, I've got about seven or eight carnivorous plants. A Venus fly trap, a few drosera and a few pitcher plants. It's still kinda cold here in PA. Do y'all…"
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community: "Carnivorous Corner"
author: "Bret"
published: "2026-05-12T23:39:44.325583Z"
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# So, I've got about seven or eight carnivorous plants. A Venus fly…

_Posted by Bret on 2026-05-12_

So, I've got about seven or eight carnivorous plants. A Venus fly trap, a few drosera and a few pitcher plants. It's still kinda cold here in PA. Do y'all think it would be alright if I put a heating mat for a reptile enclosure underneath them? Their spaghnum moss is COLD to the touch and I really don't want the babies to die.

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## 4 comments

### 🌿 coffeewitch 🔮 commented on 2026-05-13

I just started getting into drosera and I think that should work! Maybe on low and with a lid or a light covering of plastic wrap with a few holes in it? 🙏🏼

#### Pik replied on 2026-05-15

Ah then I think a lil heat is ok just keep an eye on them

### Pik commented on 2026-05-15

Are they cool weather or tropical? If there cool weather I don't think you need a heater for them.

#### Bret replied on 2026-05-15

I think they're all more tropical

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