Question: Remove the head from a dead snake
Options:
Place a clean chopping board on the sidewalk and stretch the  dead snake out head side up  on the chopping board, use a clean sharp smooth large knife to chop the head off with a swift chop .
Place a clean chalk board on the sidewalk and stretch the dead snake out head side up  on the chalk board, use a clean dull smooth large knife to chop the head off with a swift chop.
Answer: Place a clean chopping board on the sidewalk and stretch the  dead snake out head side up  on the chopping board, use a clean sharp smooth large knife to chop the head off with a swift chop .