David, re-reading my instructions I think I need a couple of corrections (its been awhile since I skinned one). First after you make the cut beneath the tail you need to cut upward to severe his tailbone above his hips but dont cut through the skin above his tail. It is also better if after pulling his skin above his head to leave his hide attached at his head and wrists so you can step on that hide when you pull his trousers off. the trickey part is getting that first cut right beneath the tail. Cut too deep and the tail comes off and you need the pliers. If you dont cut enough the hide wont rip properly. It takes a few times before you get it right. A recent movie "Winter Bones" I think it was called had the young girl who was the star cleaning squirrels in one scene and she was doing it right, I was amazed. It was a good but disturbing movie not sure how it went over in the UK.
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