I lift my hides after I stroke my girl so I don't scare the crap out of her. Umm. Heat pads go on outside (on your list it looks like you say inside, just making sure ) Thermometer and hydrometer, digital preferably; you can put the probe on your hotspot (under bedding) and run the cord to the outside display. You don't NEED anything else in there, some like to climb, most don't. It depends if you're getting a clear tub or not if the aesthetic bits would even show for you to see. If you DO get a clear one you might need to cover some (I covered 3) of the sides to keep the little one from getting too anxious or stressed by seeing the big world. Seriously, read, and read more. This forum is pretty educational and it can at least help to show you what not to do.