tig, dont worry. i dont let the cat close. the only time she really gets in close contact with the snake would be when the snake is still in its cage. this is when the cat ussualy saunders by the cage and sneeks a peek before i get after her with the spray bottle LOL. Lately i have been observing to see what the snake does when this does happen. Now During the day the cat doesnt pay any attention to the cage because she has also got used to the snakes routine. anytime between 9 and 10 pm the snake ventures out of her cool hide and most times the cat is already sitting on the chair waitting. its kind of ammusing to watch at times. then around midnight i cover the cage, but the cat still sits there watching with her ears fixed on a certian location in the cage. LOl she may not be able to see what the snake is doing, but i sure bet she can hear her every move.