Quote Originally Posted by Naf Eeknay
By petting I mean running my hand down his side just to let him know that I am there and try to relax him.
If Monty is a young snake he may still view you as a predator. Stroking his side is a good idea so you don't suprise him. But to stroke it more than once or twice might make him think you out to get him. LOL

just wondering if my switch to a red light would make him think that it is feeding time. If that's the case, then I may have to change the color of his feeding tub!! Peace!
I wouldn't think so any time you change anything in their enviroment it might take you snake a little while to adjust. Just be patient.