I mentioned Nile Monitors are one of the most misunderstood monitors available. Far too many people misjudge just how large 5-7 feet of monitor can be. Add to this the relatively low price for these creatures, and it is a disaster in the making. But, it gets even worse. The amusement is lost quickly when these little creatures grow up and become stronger than their keepers.
Niles are incredibly competent at defending themselves and inflicting serious damage on a person.
Something frequently minimized by pet stores and sellers, or ignored by overly confident or naive, prospective keepers. As I mentioned on the general Monitor information page, temperment is a tendency . And Niles have the tendency to be very difficult. Further, quite frequently, the average amount positive interaction most keepers can provide is insufficient to calm Nile Monitors and convince them to be tolerant of humans. And even the best interactions will sometimes still fail at changing a Nile's disposition.