I use one with my Leopard, and emys, under 2-3" of moist substrate. I dont run it under their hide, however they are closed chamber set ups. They are waterproof heat cables from bigapple herp. Used with thermostat. They get very warm, not hot hot. Creates nice humidity levels.
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In my application it they work great.
Is yours open or closed set up?