I'm Looking into getting a monitor. I won't be getting it to soon, probably 6 months or so from now so i can get good mouse/rat production going, and get a cage built. But the idea of this post is to ask what the best monitor species for a complete beginner is. Now I have a few that I don't want, which are savannahs, ackies, and croc monitors. So what is the best monitor for a starter? Also I am open to get tegus, but would rather go monitor for now. As to Cages, Can some people either post pics of custom cages, or direct me to links about building custom monitor cages. Last request. For whatever monitor/tegu u direct me to, would you please provide a link to what you think is a good full description of care and such or type your own, and a good breeder to buy them from.

I know that this is a lot to ask but that is what the forum is for, no? Any help is greatly appreciated.