Assuming you would like tips on how to skin a snake:
If you are planning to skin a snake there are a few things you need to take into consideration. First you need to have the proper supplies. This includes a sharp knife a cutting board and gloves. It is also important to have a plan. You need to know where you are going to cut the snake and how you are going to remove the skin.
If you are inexperienced at skinning snakes it is best to start with a small snake. This will help you get a feel for the process and give you a chance to practice. Once you have the hang of it you can move on to larger snakes.
The first step is to make a small incision in the snake’s skin. You can start at the tail and work your way up. Be careful not to cut too deep. You just want to cut through the top layer of skin.
Next you need to grab a hold of the snake’s skin. You can do this with your hands or with a pair of pliers. Slowly start peeling the skin away from the meat. You may need to use your knife to help loosen the skin.
Once the majority of the skin is removed you can start working on the head. This can be the most difficult part. It is important to be very careful when cutting around the snake’s eyes and mouth. You don’t want to damage the meat.
Once you have the head skinned you can remove the rest of the skin in one piece. Start at the tail and work your way up. The skin should come off relatively easily.
And that’s it! You’ve now successfully skinned a snake.
What supplies will you need to skin a snake?
Answer 1: A sharp knife a cutting board and some gloves.
How do you humanely kill the snake?
Answer 2: The most humane way to kill a snake is by decapitation.
How do you position the snake to start skinning it?
Answer 3: Hang the snake by its tail and let the head and body dangle freely.
How do you make the initial cut down the snake’s belly?
Answer 4: Insert the knife just below the snake’s jaw and slice downwards.
Continue slicing until you reach the vent (anal opening).
How do you open up the snake’s skin?
Answer 5: Starting at the vent use the knife to carefully peel back the skin on either side.
Continue peeling the skin towards the head.
How do you remove the snake’s organs?
Answer 6: Reach into the body cavity and carefully pull out the organs.
Discard them (or save them for something else).
How do you remove the snake’s brain?
Answer 7: Cut through the spinal cord at the base of the skull.
The brain should come out with it.
Discard the brain.
How do you remove the snake’s fatty tissue?
Answer 8: Scrape away the thin layer of fatty tissue that covers the meat.
How do you remove the snake’s blood vessels?
Answer 9: Cut along either side of the backbone to remove the major blood vessels.
How do you remove the snake’s ribs?
Answer 10: Cut along either side of the backbone to remove the ribs.
How do you remove the snake’s backbone?
Answer 11: Cut along either side of the backbone to remove it.
How do you remove the skin from the snake’s head?
Answer 12: Cut around the snake’s head just behind the eyes.
Peel the skin back starting at the cut.
How do you remove the skin from the snake’s tail?
Answer 13: Cut around the base of the tail.
Peel the skin back starting at the cut.
What do you do with the snake skin?
Answer 14: You can either discard it or save it for something else.
What do you do with the snake meat?
Answer 15: You can cook it grind it up for snake sausage or use it in other recipes.
