Dangerous Cat/Snake Mix?

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Originally Posted by AmericanTacos

Oh my cat is a total jerk (I love him, but he just is). He barely tolerates humans just because we're big, and he acts aggressive towards any other animals. My grandmother can't bring her dogs over because one animal would certainly die (and I don't think it would be the cat...). I just don't know if a smaller, less threatening animal would be different? Most likely not, I'm just concerned about exactly HOW strict I need to keep safety levels, like whether I need to put the cat outside/in a closed-off room if I want to bring the snake out of my bedroom.

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That's enough for me to advise: keep the cat FAR away from the snake. Not worth taking any chances. Both cats and snakes are super quick and it's NOT worth taking ANY chances.

I close my cats in either the bathroom or the bedroom when I have a snake out, better to avoid an accident completely than deal with an unfortunate situation down the line.

I have two cats and a dog, one of the cats being an outdoor cat that often hunts wild reptiles and rodents. She has expressed very little interest, other than the first day I brought my BP home. She has also been around many other reptiles that I have owned in the past, including a green iguana that often hung out with us outside of his enclosure. However, I always make sure that she is never in proximity of me while I'm handing my BP, and if so I close the door. It's just not worth the risk.

As long as you have your BP in an enclosure that is "cat-proof" and you keep it away from your cat I see no reason to worry, which it seems like you are taking good measures. :)

Cats and dogs can be unpredictable and whether they are in play mode or hunt mode the damage inflicted can still have severe consequences.

Common sense is keep your animals apart.

I wasn't planning on putting them in some battle royale colosseum pit together - I'm skeptical on just having the cage in a place my cat can access. This is more to prove to myself that I'm not being "crazy" in thinking my cat will attack my snake.

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Originally Posted by AmericanTacos

I wasn't planning on putting them in some battle royale colosseum pit together - I'm skeptical on just having the cage in a place my cat can access. This is more to prove to myself that I'm not being "crazy" in thinking my cat will attack my snake.

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You just need to make sure that your cage is escape and entry proof (a simple lock will do the job), and if you do it will not be an issue.

I'm not concerned about it being able to lock - the locks are all fine and secure. I'm concerned about my cat jumping onto the wire top and falling through (which could injure both animals in itself). However, there's no way I can make it sturdier without having to sacrifice a heat lamp (which I very much need since out house stays at 65F year round).

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Originally Posted by AmericanTacos

I'm not concerned about it being able to lock - the locks are all fine and secure. I'm concerned about my cat jumping onto the wire top and falling through (which could injure both animals in itself). However, there's no way I can make it sturdier without having to sacrifice a heat lamp (which I very much need since out house stays at 65F year round).

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unless your cat weighs over 30lbs i don't think this is a huge concern. :) (ps - my cat is 20lbs)

There is also a chance the cat will eventually grow bored of the new plaything that is the snake cage. Until then do worry about the stress having a giant predator on the cage will have on your snake. It's kind of a damned if you do damned if you don't situation because as long as you keep your cat away, it will be insanely curious. Aren't cats grand little stinkers?

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Originally Posted by AmericanTacos

I'm not concerned about it being able to lock - the locks are all fine and secure. I'm concerned about my cat jumping onto the wire top and falling through (which could injure both animals in itself). However, there's no way I can make it sturdier without having to sacrifice a heat lamp (which I very much need since out house stays at 65F year round).

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Get a PVC enclosure and your problem is solved and it will be much easier to provide proper husbandry than in a glass enclosure.