In the movie, the snake pit is a test for Mud
(something that represents manhood and
brotherhood). Are you brave enough to help your
fellow? Would you sacrifice your life to help your
brother?
Neckbone and Mud also talk about how scary
snakes are and how they hate snakes. So what do
snakes in this context symbolize?
Some people say that it symbolizes the fear and
anxiety of men.
The question is: What do they fear of?