Wheeww. I just got done re-reading this entire thread! Whereas our little variegated green spot has many of us speculating on everything from rocks to dinosaurs. Myself included. I suddenly remembered that Isola is a magical place. With magic as a basic foundation, the following logic must apply: Anything is possible.
If anything is possible then should we be limiting our imaginations and speculations on mundane and everyday creatures?
My own theory is based only on color and texture. Further pondering equated reptiles as the most valid possessors of these two qualities.
With magic in the mix, my theory just went down the tubes. Sorry, turtle folks.
Happily, as per Carla's post, we should receive a fresh "peek" into the great unknown sometime around Nov 5. I have the date circled in red on my calendar because right now my curiosity is REALLY piqued!