Good Monitor Lizard to own?

[Aaron_S]

Originally Posted by theMailSquirrel

Is the blue tongued skink as active as the ackies? Which is harder to take care of? Thank you for the reply. Also would you recommened a blue tongued over a ackie as a second lizard? I have the space for either and am willing to put the proper time in to take care of them.
Liam

Most active lizards aren't docile and most docile lizards aren't active.

If you want active I'd look at ameivas and some collard lizards. If you want docile then the blue tongue is a good option, or a uromastyx.