i used to use it for mine and had no problem but after hearing about the aspen and larger subtrate getting caught up in the vent of the bp i switched back to carpet.
i now use a moist hid in the cage its a dark tud with lid and whole in the side, its about about half filled with moss i soak it down about twice a week and keep it at about 83-85.
he actually uses it alot to mysurprise