AdiShavit

I should have caught it for a closer look. I will next time. They're very common here.

The Phlegra of Israel have the same coloration. The photos I saw are almost indistinguishable. Anyway, you might be right.

@ashutosh.dudhatra: Interesting! They seem so similar. How can you tell?

Indeed, thanks!

I don't think it's the smallest turtle. It's just the juvi that's small. The adult was about 20cm in length.

Thanks.

Thanks!

All taken with the iPhone 4 camera. :-)

Thanks!

Ablepharus kitaibelii, the European copper skink, Juniper skink or European Snake-eyed skink