GpBp if you can PM with your address - I have an extra PE-1 temp gun that I don't use any longer since I upgraded. Its a nice little temp gun to get you started.
The temp gun is just like this:
https://www.hobbytown.com/tg1-temp-g...-pxtpe1/p40152
You are welcome to it for free. Always willing to help fellow herpers get started.
As far a thermostat goes - these are pretty cheap and will do the job until you can afford a decent one.
https://www.amazon.com/MTPRTC-Contro...art+thermostat