Next time, you should try pulling the neck first and then going with a machete. The neck pull kills them but they might still twitch and you'll be left wondering. When the head comes off with the machete (even if you do take a couple of swipes) there is no doubt.
You will definitely find that a lot less stressful, but well done for seeing it through and good for you for doing it by yourself.
I think the 'easier the second time' is actually the mental anguish rather than the technique.
You will definitely find that a lot less stressful, but well done for seeing it through and good for you for doing it by yourself.
I think the 'easier the second time' is actually the mental anguish rather than the technique.