In the early hours at Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine, Ava Cabble, a bright-eyed first-year student originally from Michigan, is already immersed in her studies. But Ava isn't just any veterinary student; she's on an extraordinary journey to become a specialist in herpetological medicine, with a special love for reptiles. Her path from Michigan State University, where she studied Microbiology, to the esteemed halls of Cornell, is a riveting tale of passion, ambition, and an unwavering love for the animal kingdom's most misunderstood members.