Leopard Gecko appraisal

It is a popular beginner species in reptile keeping, with extremely rich morph variations. There are diverse morphs such as Albino, Eclipse, Raptor, and Blizzard, and the strength of expression and health condition of combo morphs are the core focus of evaluation.

解説用イラスト: Leopard Gecko — AI-generated illustration for explanation. Not an actual listed individual.

What determines the price

Morph types and expression strength.
High
The morph types such as Albino, Eclipse, Raptor, Blizzard, etc., and their strength of expression determine value. Combo morphs tend to have higher rarity.
Expression degree of body color and pattern.
High
The clarity of body color and pattern (spots, stripes, etc.) appropriate to the morph is evaluated.
Health condition (body weight, eyes, skin).
High
The basics of health assessment are: tail thickness (an indicator of nutrition), eye brightness, absence of incomplete shedding, and no injuries on the body surface.
Pedigree and breeding line.
Medium
Individuals from established breeder lines tend to show high stability in trait expression and reliability in health management.

Appraisal points

Confirm morph expression.

Good:: The morph's characteristics (body color, eye color, pattern) are clearly displayed, and the individual stands out with distinctive morph identity.
Caution:: Even with the same morph name, there is variation in expression strength, so confirm the actual expression state rather than relying on the name alone.

Confirm tail thickness and health condition.

Good:: The tail is thick and full from the base, indicating good nutritional condition. The body overall is firm and well-toned.
Caution:: A thin, bony tail is a sign of malnutrition. For thin individuals, check the feeding status.

Check the condition of skin and eyes.

Good:: Skin is clean with no incomplete sheds (retained skin). Eyes are clear and bright.
Caution:: If incomplete sheds remain or eyes appear white and cloudy, attention to their condition is necessary.