Look at the gecko's tail. It should be plump and fat, preferably as wide or wider than the space between the gecko's shoulders. The tail should be somewhat rounded and not have a shriveled appearance.
The gecko should also have no signs of disease, and have clear eyes, mouth, and nose.
If you take a look at the face, it should have no "goop" around or on the eyes, and no scratch, burn or bite marks should be seen, and the jaw should properly close.
The gecko should have all of its toes. Some leopard geckos are born with missing toes, but any that are infected are not sanitary and could cost lots of money as a result. The toes should be swell-free and even.
The body should be in-line and smooth with no large lumps. That could be a disease. There should not be any bones showing like ribs.
Take a look at the eyes. Neither should be "glued" shut, bigger or smaller than the other, dirty or sticky. Avoid geckos with bug-eyes or small eyes.
If there are feces in the cage, look at them. They should be semi-formed and somewhat pellet shaped. The color should be dark with white urates. Pale, yellow-orange, light-colored, runny or pasty feces results in a sick gecko; signs of possible disease.
Ask the seller to let you see the gecko. It should have a clear and flush vent without swelling, fecal smearing, or caked material. Also, the gecko should be alert and watchful with bright eyes.
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