As I am browsing different forums hunting for Crested Gecko information since my girlfriend just ordered one.

I keep running across so much information about keeping ball pythons. It is infuriating that people are recommending to keep them with a basking spot of 90-120 degrees. Seriously and even after I correct them this is the type of response I get

"I think a range of care is totally acceptable for these guys, and sure, not everyone is likely to agree, but the basics of what I'm saying match yours. I recommended a basking light as a way to help maintain a correct spot temperature, and if you set up your cage with one hide over the uth for belly heat and one hide under the basking light, it provides the perfect range as the snake gets the heat without having to leave the hide to bask. Also, despite being burrowing snakes, it's a common misconception that they don't bask. In the morning, it's a common sight to see them above ground in the wild, before they head below to await prey. Anapsid.org, ball-pythons.net and Greg Graziani all house this way, and all recommend a range in basking temps from 90-120F; I've never seen it mentioned that above 94F can burn, considering that these snakes live in constant 80-120F, even underground, but there's a first time for everything, I'll concede that.

A glass aquarium can work fine as a BP setup, and I've actually never seen them housed in a boaphile or vision cage, but again, a first time for everything! I will agree that proper temperature is important, but I'm sure anyone setting up a new animal would go through the trouble to ensure they had correct temps by purchasing a temp gun or good thermostat.

These are recommended as beginner snakes for a reason! They're actually not all that difficult if you provide the right heat and can get them started on f/t to avoid pickiness. This is what I've personally seen and also have seen written virtually everywhere, so I wouldn't be quite so alarmist.