Thanks, I've been reading EVERYTHING I can get my hands on about this situation and I also have several people here in town who have been thru this before themselves. I just couldn't get in touch with them last night when I posted this thread. Monty seems to be very protective of her right now. Can this just be my imagination or is it normal for him to be so protective of her. I'll tell you one thing for sure, anyone who says that snakes don't show feelings definitely does not know what they're talking about!