Measure the temp of the monitor while it is basking.



It would seem to me that both the temps (the basking spot and the heat from above) are used.



While providing exact temps and bulb types might seem helpful, you are not really protecting any monitors from getting burned. An outdoor flood set up only below a certain temp (140F) does NOT guarantee no burns. I have seen it cause burning. I have found it next to impossible to find outdoor halogen floods that give consistent temps, I have stopped using them completely.



I have not seen the actual temp to be related to burning at all, I have seen burns from too small basking spots (small burns on larger monitors), or inconsistent basking temps (large burns). I also have heard cold substrate can confuse the monitors as well, but I don't think I've seen this one yet.



And yes, I have seen ackies use temps well over 160F, and they have not burned yet. I doubt this hot of a temp is required, but it should not cause burns if applied correctly. In the end we should pay more attention to what the monitors use and how they use the tools, than the exact temps provided.



--Robert

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