Ed,

Using the minimum size rule that many monitor keepers use, your enclosure is within that rule with a 7L X 4W X 7H. If the other option was 7X7X4, I think it would be more comfortable. All V. indicus complex monitors love to swim. I currently keep only V. doreanus (of the V. indicus complex), but have kept V. indicus in the past and have significant observation time with a captive V. melinus. They spend a significant amount of time swimming. 1/3 of its enclosure is its swimming pool. I keep branches overhanging the water in order to give it more "ground space." Most enjoy climbing also, so your height for the enclosure (if 7ft) can be used for that purpose or with the 4ft height, you could still give it some ability to climb. My preference would be the 7L X 7W X 4H, if given the choice.

Cheers,

Michael

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