For this reason, I almost never disturb them in their hide spots. I let that be their spot away from me. Leaving them alone while in these spots can go a long way toward building trust and developing a good relationship with your monitor. That covers the basics. There is a lot more to learn and know about Niles.
Niles can be extremely rewarding animals.
However, you must be prepared for the long-term care and developments of a Nile Monitor. If you are capable of handling and caring for such an animal, and have the desire to do so, then a Nile Monitor may be a good choice. I do strongly recommend they not be the first monitor you keep. They can be a handful, but enjoyable if you are realistic. Ultimately, I will be asked about this anyway, so I may as well put it here now.