It is good to leave a wild snake alone.
Robert is hiking through the woods and sees a snake sitting in the middle of the path.
Robert wants to walk on the path past the snake to his destination.
Robert walks past the snake giving a wide berth and not messing with it.
Robert walks past the snake and pokes it with his walking stick.
Robert continues on his path and makes it to his destination.
The snake gets irritated and bites Robert on the leg.