A very important element of playing the snake should happen before the game even starts. Knowing what bunkers you can kill from each knuckle/section, whatever they are called these days, is essential, there is no point scambling up to the 50 straight away if there are great shots to be had from the first knuckle.
Walk the field properly, know your killzones so if, for example, mid-game your backman calls the left 50 tea bag hot you know exactly where to shoot without having to expose yourself any longer than you have to.