For a tank or a tub you will need the same things... A thermostat/rheostat preferred a thermostat... A water bowl with fresh water daily... 2 hides one on the hot side(top of Under Tank Heater) & one on the cool side... & maybe a kind of rough surface i.e. a piece of wood for aid during the shedding stage... & a hygrometer, thermometer will be needed also... Im pretty sure there's other stuff but those are the main things... A tank is good if your planning on having one snake only & if humidity & temps won't be a problem... A tub can also be for one snake but humidity & temps are more stable... your choice buddy