Mountain hiking

[Tommy Gun]

Actually, direct eye contact is a sign of dominance in felines. So, if you look away you are basically submitting. I guess it depends on the type of cat whether they decide this means you are easy prey or just not a threat but basically it's not in your best interests to look away. I'm not a biologist or anything but I am fairly certain this is true because all of my cats walk away or look down after losing a stare-off.

Righto mate, you've totally digressed on my point and added nothing of value but ok.

The bottom line is that by staring at it you're trying to assert your dominance to a venomous snake in his territory.This is also known as natural selection.

@Chronofox
Good to hear, but the joke was a bit basic.