Timors are great display monitors. My guy has live plants, deep substrate and plenty of hiding. He is most active during the day. He has a time schedule. Gets out of his burrow (which he dug against the front glass!!) about a half hour after the lights come on and goes to bed about an hour before they go off. He is a blast to watch hunt for crickets. I do not handle this guy unless I need to for some reason. He is the shyest monitor I have ever handled or been around. So far one of my favorites that I have handled or owned so far. Beginner reptile keepers should stay away from these until they feel comfortable enough with their own experience. It is best to immerse yourself and gain knowledge and experience with all the reptiles you can. Geckos are great beginner lizards as they have low requirements and are fairly easy to handle. My favorite is the crested gecko. Beardies are good too, but are sometimes too much work for the first timer. They eat a ton and make awful messes. READ about all of the reptiles you are interested and go with the one you would feel most comfortable with keeping. Make sure their requirements meet your life style. It's just like owning a dog. You wouldn't get one just because they are cute. You have to make sure you have they right about of time and energy to put into your new friend. Good luck!