Elise Robinson's philosophy of saying yes when opportunities come her way led to sadness when her pet ball python died recently, but it's a philosophy the animal lover doesn't intend to change.

Luna, a 5-year-old ball python, died in the Nederland shopping center fire on Oct. 9, 2025. Courtesy of Wild Bear Nature Center. Westie, a 20-year-old turtle who “loved crickets and attention,” and ...