Hey everyone, I'm planning on bringing home an adult Ball Python soon and I've got what I feel like is a somewhat complex question...I also feel like I might be over reacting at least a little bit...anyway....

About a year and a half ago I bought a juvenile Bearded Dragon from a big chain pet store. After a prolonged battle with poor health little Opie (think Sons of Anarchy) passed away about a month ago. I think his death started with a parasite issue...he showed signs of dehydration that I couldn't seem to get him out ahead of. There then appeared to be signs of impaction towards the end...hind legs not functioning to their full potential...things like that.

Working under the consideration that parasites MAY have played a part I have a question...

I've already thrown out all of his old decorations and hides/climbing toys... Should I be concerned about parasites still being in the tank though? I wiped the tank down a warm wash cloth last night...I was afraid of using any sprays/soaps/chemicals...

I'm basically trying to determine if I should consider investing in another tank or if this one should still be ok? Should I use a soap/cleaning agent that any of you can think of? I'd prefer not to have to replace the tank...its a 40 gallon that I just bought not that long ago...

Any help/suggestions/thoughts/etc are greatly appreciated. I'm hoping to bring my new Royal home tomorrow...so I'm kind of on a time crunch.

Thanks in advance!

-Alex