In follow up to one of the threads below - wondering what the experts say about monitors, keeping, and personalities.  

Monitor size and enclosure needs aside, which species make the most rewarding captives?  Assuming they are kept in optimum conditions and keeper interactions are proper. (to be clear - kindly refrain from input biased toward animal size, enclosure size, or the manner in which the animal is kept). Assuming the animal is kept only for personal interests (not in attempt to profit from breeding) by the likes of FR, Crocdoc, Murrindindi, Robyn, etc - with unlimited space and knowledge - which species is most rewarding?

Rewarding in terms of:
 a) interesting in behavior and/or interaction, 
 b) 'show animal' potential, and
 c) captive breeding aptitude

Curious to hear the experts' take - and I'll bet many of the forum readers would as well.

Many Thanks --

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