Anyone know anything about Leopard Geckos?

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Mike, These geckos are exposed to much higher suface temps in the wild then 100F. These tempatures definitely wont kill/burn them. These geckos are several years old and using the same exact setup for several years (not my geckos). Its said that albino eyes get stronger with age. Tom Crutchfield, raised albino green iguanas out doors year round. I have used uvb bulbs for albino animals for several years with no ill effects. I can't say I care to much on what care sheets have to recommend anymore. Most people who right those care sheets have never tried these types of setups with reptiles. So for them not to recommend something that they have never tried and no proof of them being dangerous makes no sense. "Sunburns" are caused from over exposure to uv rays.

I'm sure these geckos are exposed to 100F and higher in their native land, but during such intense heat I can't imagine them doing anything but thermal regulate by finding cool shelters. You raised an excellent point about care sheets in general. It's important to check the source/authors to ensure credibility. Breeders who raised over a thousand leopard geckos recommend low intensity lighting and a warm side nowhere near 100F. If they're successful with those temperature ranges, why push it?