The Snake

The Snake is a part in Getting Over It, located in Stage 3. The Snake is right next to the bucket, and is clearly labelled by a sign above it that reads "DO NOT RIDE SNAKE." If Diogenes' hammer comes into contact with the snake (accidentally or not), the player will be uncontrollably sent back to the very beginning of the game, right next to the lake.

Trivia

 * The Snake is a reference to the children's board game, Snakes and Ladders. In the game, players must move their piece up ladders to reach the finish; winning the game in the process. Player pieces that land on snakes will be set back several spaces or worse: the start of the board.
 * The Snake is arguably the most infamous obstacle in the game. Not only does it send the player all the way back to the start, but it's also located very close to the end of the game. Furthermore, it's very easy to accidentally fall onto it if the bucket swings the wrong way, or if the player slips up while trying to climb the ice wall.