My aunt’s cat is very shy and hides when there are guests in her house. She semi-trusts my parents and will at least be in the same room as them. Tonight, my dad made some progress:
My beautiful baby boy. Just came home today and meeting my cat for the first time.
Please, never under any circumstance let your cat and snake interact. The cat carries strains of bacteria in its mouth that are fatal to reptiles. A lick, swipe, or bite can result in a long and slow death for your snake. You can try being as careful as you want but ultimately a cat moves faster than you can react. This is a disaster waiting to happen, please don’t do it again