I'm thinking of tying up the snake and poking it with a stick.
Why are you hurting that animal?
In part it's a challenge, if the snake bites, then I'll worry
If you provoke a snake, you can expect an aggressive reaction. Try to find more constructive ways to entertain yourself without putting yourself and another creature in harm's way.
If a cornered snake wanted to attack, it would bite you. Plus, I'll have a stick.
You should just leave the animal alone so the neither of you gets hurt. Taunting animals for fun just seems cruel.