just got a full grown female bp, around 3 yrs old (1st time snake owner). my current setup is...

55 gallon tank
aspen bedding (i plan on using a seperate feeding tub)
small uth (probably built for 10-20 gal tank)
125W heat lamp

should i fork out $45 or so for a bigger uth or is there a cheaper alternative?

is a climbing branch really necessary?

how big of a hide box do i need? i got a plastic box turned upside down but it may be a bit too big. thinking of ditching this and buying an identical one for a water bowl.

how big of a water bowl do i need?

any help is greatly appreciated. i have had an iguana, chameleon and geckos in the past, so i'm not entirely new to herps.

also like to say that she is the coolest rep i've had yet. my wife is scared to death of her but she will eventually come around.