Okay Dinh, now you're just being selfish!!! Looks delicious. Hadn't considered lime as a flavoring element for squirrel. Nice call. Flavorful acid to reduce gaminess.
Dinh, I luv ALL curries..nom nom nom! You made a wonderful dish ...where’s the rice!?
As previously mentioned it's possible it was a glancing blow off the skull that killed it or knocked it out. I've had both happen with rats.