I think this is really just an act they put on, and it's only because they are unfamiliar with having something around them like that. If you look at Edwina's Secretary's thread about Eddie's new coat, you'll see that he, too, walks like that - until he sees something of interest and then he forgets all about the harness. I remember her saying that about Edwina too.
So my suggestion would be to put it on him, let him go through his "you're killin' me here" routine for a little bit, then try and distract him with one of his favorite toys or treats, or even some catnip. I'm thinking that after a little bit when he realizes it's really not hampering his movements, he'll just forget about it.
This whole process may take a few trys, but the more you put it on him the faster he'll get used to it.
Good luck, and we'd LOVE to see some of those "snake cat" pics.
Tubby
Spring 1986 - Dec. 11, 2004
RIP Big Boy
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Peanut
Fall 1988 - Jan. 24, 2007
RIP Snotty Girl
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Robin
Fall 1997 - Oct. 6, 2012
RIP Sweet Monkeyhead Girl
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