Is it big enough to catch a pack rat?
1477973
A Pack Rat, sometimes called a Wood Rat, is much larger than the common mice species that this trap was made to catch. So, the trap entrances are too small for trapping that species, other than maybe some babies old enough to walk around. If you need to catch or kill a Pack rat/Wood Rat then you will need a larger trap. There are many out there to buy.
1132837
I think it will work perfectly. You can only catch one at a time with this trap, but it great for those extra small critters.
434234
Yes, I do. It's the perfect size for my 3 pound bunny, and I can't imagine a rat would get any bigger than that!
2268714
It's specifically designed for mice. The opening that the mice enter is small so I doubt a rat, unless it was a baby, could enter. You might check to see if Victor has similar traps for rats. Are you sure you have rats and not just full grown mice? Some we've caught are pretty big.
2009649
I have two of these traps and where I live in Sherman Oaks Calif we have what is called tree rats and they are not real large. I found a piece of bacon is good bait I piece in the back of the trap so the rat has to enter and it is trapped inside. I put a piece of bacon on the outsid as chum. I catch about three rats a week.
1726744
I think it is a little small for rats. Most rats that I see in Central Park could get into it IF they really wanted tobut it is a bit of a tight squeeze. I didn't recommend this product in my review because the trap was sprung, thebait (cracker & peanut butter) was gone and there was no mouse inside of this trap. But I have wily city mice. Anyway, I think these people make a bigger trap for rats. Hope that helps.
287952
I don't think so. There are two metal plates toward the back of the trap by the bait. It's only when a mouse/rat crawls in there far enough that they step on both plates, completing the circuit, and get shocked. Something going in only two/few inches wouldn't connect both plates.
1822356
I suppose it would work for rats as well as mice. Seems like you have large mice there :)
1759634
I would say the space between bars is an inch and half. I don't think a rat would fit.
1976241
yes it is small enough but I also found that to be a problem because it's very hard to get your hand inside to bait it. I returned mine because of that. It's also very difficult to set.
2036338
I caught a good sized snake on one and if it did not get loose I am guessing a rat will not.
2240632
Doubtful, you would have to be very close, have it not be a very big rat, and hit it just right. Plus, I think the instructions say not to aim at any animals, so.....
65621
No, for larger rodents get The Better Rodent Trap, http://www.intruderinc.com/collections/better-pest-control-solutions/products/the-better-rodentrap
1557436
Hi...The ONE we were able to catch was "medium" size...they are very fast and the other one got out before it locked...we did catch blue jays and rats. The lock is tricky but it does work. Good Luck.
2268713
My best guess is NO. The opening and "maze" through which the mice go is way too small for even a small size rat... It has been wonderful for getting rid of mice problems though!
1762548
No they are to small our rat tried once and she nearly got stuck hope that helps
378030
This doesn't have any way of baiting the trap - it works by getting the mole/gopher to run into the trap when it's placed in their tunnel. A rat out in the open probably wouldn't enter this trap.