So you've got a dead snake- now what?
■ STEP 2: CUT OFF WITH ITS HEAD!: You can use a nice sharp knife, or a pair of kitchen/poultry shears. Just stay away from serrated knives, as they don't do very well with snakeskin.

This is also the time to make sure you've properly prepped your area- I put a large cutting board on top of several layers of newspapers in the driveway, and put a wad of paper towels and a plastic bag for trash nearby.

■STEP 3: FIND THE VENT : Find the snake's anal vent. This is an opening a couple of inches away from the tail, on the ventral (belly) side of the snake.
■STEP 4: CUT OPEN FROM THE ANAL VENT : Insert your poultry shears (or knife, or hefty scissors) into the snake's anal vent, and cut along the middle of the stomach towards the head.

If you want to keep the stomach skin intact, choose the site of your cut accordingly. You can even start cutting from the head; the vent just makes a great entry point.
■STEP 5: OBSERVE TIRE TRACKS : I was using a (presumed) road-kill snake, so wanted to verify the cause of death. Thankfully, this was easy.

Check out the pictures below. You can clearly see where the tire ran over the snake's body- there's a massive hematoma slightly wider than a car tire. None of the ribs are broken, though; there's enough give in a tire (and flexibility in the snake's ribs) that they survived intact.

■STEP 6: TRIM CONNECTIVE TISSUE: Next step: preparing to peel the snake skin off the body.

There's quite a bit of connective tissue working against you, as snakes generally like their muscles to stay tightly attached to their skins. We want to remedy that situation.

Grab a small sharp knife, again non-serrated, and carefully work under the skin near the head. Cut through the threads connecting the muscles and skin, being sure not to puncture the gorgeous skin. Work from the stomach around towards the back, tugging the skin away as you go to expose more fascia. Continue until you've got a good couple of inches clear near the head.

You can use a pocket knife; a paring knife would work just as well.
■STEP 7: PEEL AWAY : Once you've freed enough skin to act as a handle, put away the knife and do this the easy way.

Grip the snake body with one hand, the skin in the other, and pull gently but firmly until the skin separates. Use a paper towel if necessary to maintain a firm hold, and adjust your grip as you move down the body.

If the skin seems too delicate for this operation you can trim the whole thing off with your pocket knife, but it should work with most snakes.

You may need to make an additional slit to get the tail off, but try to leave it as intact as possible.
■STEP 8: SAVE SKIN FOR LATER USE : Now you've got a great snake skin! Use it now, or store for later.

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A great tutorial on how to skin a dead snake
[url=https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.instructables.com/How-to-Skin-and-Clean-a-Dead-Snake/%3famp_page=true]How to skin a dead snake [/url]

Moderator, lalasticlala, abeg help me relocate this here thread to Food section where it ought to have been created.

Kobojunkie:
Moderator, lalasticlala, abeg help me relocate this here thread to Food section where it ought to have been created.

You da call lala for snake when you nor kill

ugwumichael:
You da call lala for snake when you nor kill

This na proper information I dey provide so wey go help people wey dey kill the snakes so dem fit make money by killing more snakes.... see what I mean?

It tastes good

Yucky

I was shocked when I was watching "chopped" a cooking contest on food network, and saw the concontestantsven skinned snake to cook with.

Kobojunkie:
Moderator, lalasticlala, abeg help me relocate this here thread to Food section where it ought to have been created.

I was going to ask why you didn't create it on the food section....
Nice thread.

Better way if only the Nigerians snake eaters are patient enough to skin the snake.

That colorful arts compose (snake) in a pot is scary.

Kobojunkie:
This na proper information I dey provide so wey go help people wey dey kill the snakes so dem fit make money by killing more snakes.... see what I mean?

armyofone:
Better way if only the Nigerians snake eaters are patient enough to skin the snake.

That colorful arts compose (snake) in a pot is scary.

ROFLMAO


Indeed, it isn't something I should be professing, this as I shove food into my mouth abeg!

This is explanatory.

When lalasticlala has refused to do justice because it's not snake pepper soup, mynd44 is called Upon.

But why is this thread on family section

This is a detailed information. Commendable!

What is the value of the snake skin, in terms of per metre or something

Ficient:
What is the value of the snake skin, in terms of per metre or something

You should ask around. Ask a shoe maker or other crafts person in your area for details.

As an aside, in many other countries, you will find snake farms where these reptiles are raised for their skin and poisons which are sold to make profits. There is money to be made from selling these skins if one is willing to work towards it even.

Nice

Lalasticlala is coming......4....3....2....1...

Lala's favorite. The only meat that gives him joy

Lala amazing grace

He doesn't wait before pushing this kind of event to front page

Benue people never cease to amaze me

Right to kill and eat anything

Acts 10:13-15
King James Version
13 And there came a voice to him, Rise, Peter; kill, and eat.

14 But Peter said, Not so, Lord; for I have never eaten any thing that is common or unclean.

15 And the voice spake unto him again the second time, What God hath cleansed, that call not thou common.

Na to use the skin do leather belt for lala, as honorary snake master

Interesting

This your level of joblessness is somehow..

Well, Lala

I Nominate This Post For Thread Of The Year 2022

lol with the way things are going we go soon start to see Snake for where dem dey sell Frozen foods dey sell am lik normal Frozen foods

Issokay!!!

Search through Nairaland, you will see very interesting topics, discussions and useful questions worthy for more publicity on the front page, but see what thrills this admin anything snake.

La la la la la la la

Damn