diff --git a/monkey/infection_monkey/network/relay/utils.py b/monkey/infection_monkey/network/relay/utils.py
index 956945068..5923002b6 100644
--- a/monkey/infection_monkey/network/relay/utils.py
+++ b/monkey/infection_monkey/network/relay/utils.py
@@ -60,5 +60,3 @@ def _open_socket_to_server(server: str):
             d_socket.send(RELAY_CONTROL_MESSAGE)
         except OSError as err:
             logger.error(f"Error connecting to socket {server}: {err}")
-        except TimeoutError as err:
-            logger.error(f"Timed out while connecting to socket {server}: {err}")