Snakes are could for target practice aren't they???
Can't shoot them when "stalking", Mate, as I don't wanna scare off Bambi.
There is a theory about snakes, and I try and use it as often as possible
"Move slower than the snake, and constantly checking the ground."
I do this, and every second, or third step, I check for movement ahead
An that's exactly the best way to Stalk, anyway.
Climbing up steep ground is the worrying bit, when often they are at chest height, or when stepping over a log, so I go around it.
We do what we have to, to get within range of Bambi, and accept the risk, without being stupid about it. The end of summer, and into Autumn is when snakes are most dangerous, as it's their "mating time".
These days I carry an EPIRB, with an inbuilt GPS in it, to send my location, in case of snake bite, or a broken leg (ect).
Or if it "ever turns to shit", I can hit the button, and just wait for the Chopper.