I have seen others do it, but doesn't mean you should. Especially since it is not YOUR cat, so you really don't know its full personality - in my opinion.

Also, snakes aren't social. There is a lot of debate out there as to if they even "like"... well... anything. Never mind anyone. So I am thinking it wouldn't bond with anything/anyone either, including a cat.

Might just be best (or safest) if you were to bond with the cat