Quote Originally Posted by SwampDonkey View Post
Im sorry if we seem rude, but you have to understand that we see lots of monitors die from really easily preventable stuff (like screen tops). But as far as enclosures go, here is one I built for my water monitor a couple of years ago. My black throat inherrited it so hes in some pics as well. Its about what you'll need for a while. Its 4ft X 4ft x 2ft






Yes its a pain but can be done for under $100. Mine have filtered ponds and again its not that hard. Im willing to help if you need it.
On the contrary of this belief, it is not I'm possible to house a reptile/ monitor in a glass cage. I have been housing a Colombian Red Tail Boa in Glass, Screen Top cages ever since I have had her which is going on for about a year now. Now it does require a bit more attention but it is very much possible. I have hygrometers in each cage I have for my reptiles and the humidity levels are monitored closely by me on a daily basis. I also have been housing my Borneo Blood Python in a Glass cage for the last 4 months. All of my snakes have always had perfect sheds and have never had any health problems and though I have never owned a Monitor before I have see many in Glass, screen top cages. So if you are looking for a cage to keep your reptile in a Glass top is very much a possibility. If it wasn't and could result in death, Company's like Zilla would not manufacture them.