This will be Franklin T. first year out side during the cooler months in South Carolina. I have a 8 X 8 shed I will be converting to his bedroom. I am planning to purchase a pig blanket for the floor, heater, and some lighting for basking. Also, I will be needing a thermometer that I can read from inside the house. Please let me know if this is what I need and which brands are most reliable. Thanks for you input.