Andy_O ; if you want to keep the skin to mount , go to the web site of Vandyke , or WASCO.they are taxidermy supply co. they have booklets on these things.

to mount one,the best way is to split it from between the front legs down the belley to between the back legs.one split,then a small cut to about 1/4 way out each leg,no more than 1/4 way.then work your fingers around the squirrel and bend ans shin him out to the head,be very careful to not cut the ears or nose to short.be careful around the eyes,leaving the lashes.when you get the the tail,don't cut the bone.put a nail on each side of the bone andpull stright out toward the tip.it will slide off easy.

the forms you get now days come apart,so you don't have to cut the legs,and feet and tail all the way out.you take a leg and slid it out the leg,like putting on a set of waders.

you may want to pratice on one that doesn't matter first.it really isn't that hard once you try it and see what I mean.