Number one and likely the most important... Get a thermostat. Can go with a decent inexpensive one from amazon called a hydrofarm. You'll want to upgrade it to one specifically made for our soft scaly friends unless you can just order one now. the herpsat line from Spyder robotics is very good. If you have to order it online, pick up a dimmer for in the meantime.<home depot, $10 max> Those under the tank hearing pads can cook the poor little devil.

Number two... Crumpled up paper or something similar for him or her to hide behind or under. They seem to enjoy
dark places and solitude.

Best of luck with your new obsession.