Some Questions..

[jmcrook]

I also place mine under the hide where the heat mat is and so there is no/low chance of defecation or urination on the probe.

Not the case at all. My BP for the last 10yrs eliminates his waste in his warm side hide probably 75% of the time. We're not trying to dupe you. Just speaking from a 1/4 century worth of reptile keeping experience, but what do I know...