I really prefer not to confine heat beneath an enclosure, but I know a lot of people who use flexiwatt to no ill effect. Keep in mind, wattage is critical and some flexiwatt can get quite hot, up to 130*F, so a good thermostat is highly recommended with the use of such.
I prefer to use radiant heat panels manufactured by Pro Heat Products, mounted to the enclosure ceiling and connected to Helix DBS-1000 proportional thermostats, as the heat panels are not hot to the touch, but provide an excellent temperature gradient within the enclosure. I also use a mercury vapor bulb, which is connected to a timer allowing for two - four hours of basking, during peak daylight hours.
Should you decide to go with flexiwatt, yuo may wish to visit teh following URL, as Matt has a great deal of experience regarding the use of such: www.mgreptiles.com/

Good luck,

Jeff



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Jeff Snodgres
University of Arkansas
snodgresjeffreys@uams.edu
501.603.1947

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