Is the entrance big enough for a very big mouse? And, if a cat were to poke its paw inside, would it get zapped? Thanks.
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My guess is that a large mouse would be able to access the device. As to the cat, its paw is safe - unless the paw is very long and inserted very far. Pretty safe for cat.
1454249
Depends how big. I don't think that it can get inside because there's a turn that he has to put his paws inside Ps. BTW I smeared a little peanut butter inside
1454250
Depends how big. I don't think that it can get inside because there's a turn that he has to put his paws insidePs. BTW I smeared a little peanut butter inside
1454251
I've caught some mice I consider to be pretty big, but "big" is pretty subjective. Also remember that the standard house mouse can fit into an opening the size of a dime, and the opening is much larger than that. Victor also makes a larger trap for rats that I have no experience with, but if you may want to look into it if you think it's a possibility. A cat would not be able to get zapped by putting his or her paw in the opening. After entering the trap, before reaching the electric panels, the mouse goes through a sort of "maze" of diagonal walls, that I've read prevent it from being able to back out once it's gone in. It would be impossible for a cat to reach the panels because of this. I've caught some mice I consider to be pretty big, but "big" is pretty subjective. Also remember that the standard house mouse can fit into an opening the size of a dime, and the opening is much larger than that. Victor also makes a larger trap for rats that I have no experience with, but if you may want to look into it if you think it's a possibility. A cat would not be able to get zapped by putting his or her paw in the opening. After entering the trap, before reaching the electric panels, the mouse goes through a sort of "maze" of diagonal walls, that I've... » Read More I've caught some mice I consider to be pretty big, but "big" is pretty subjective. Also remember that the standard house mouse can fit into an opening the size of a dime, and the opening is much larger than that. Victor also makes a larger trap for rats that I have no experience with, but if you may want to look into it if you think it's a possibility. A cat would not be able to get zapped by putting his or her paw in the opening. After entering the trap, before reaching the electric panels, the mouse goes through a sort of "maze" of diagonal walls, that I've read prevent it from being able to back out once it's gone in. It would be impossible for a cat to reach the panels because of this. « Show Less
1454252
I don't think for a very large mouse but average size would be no problem. The cat would not be able to get paw all the way inside with the way the trap is built unless you forgot to close the top lid of trap.
1454253
Yes, a large mouse can fit in. You will likely need tongs to extricate the mouse once dead. No, the cat is safe as there is a slanted partition well within the entrance and before the metal plates.
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The entrance is large enough to catch a large field mouse. Once inside the threshold, there is a "maze" of walls that I would think would prevent a pet paw from reaching the zapping plates.
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How big is your mouse? I assume if your mouse can enter your house via a 1/4 inch hole, it will fit in the trap. If your cat or can get its paw past the first maze wall, there are a handful, it is a contortionist. I cannot see how that is possible. Good luck. I am very happy with mine.
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It would be better to get a small box, perhaps 3" X 3" and fill it with cat litter. The mouse will learn to use it in a week or two. Be sure to change the litter frequently.
2097033
Yes, the spacing is too big for mice. I'm using this cage for a hamster. There are larger gaps where the bars meet in the corners that a mouse can squeeze through.
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Cats could probably easily enter. There is another one a friend told me about that has a magnetic bottom panel. If you're worried about cats I would suggest finding on like that
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The body of the mouse is about one and a half inches long. The tail adds about an extra inch and a half. Very life sized, light, & silent (no crinkly sound or bells inside). My cats love swatting these around. They have catnip inside.
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I don't let my cats in the room where my gerbils are but I can see a determined cat being able to break into it. Maybe even by jumping on top of it, Im sure that could make the sides of the cage press in or out.
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I just put 3 of our cats on it and made them play with mice. 14+16+7lb. The top of the tower sways a bit, which doesn't bother us, but it may bother you. Also if you have a huge 25lb. cat you should note that openings on shelves are just under 9" wide and 10.5" high. Our Maine coon and Ragdoll fit through fine, but not sure a 25lb. cat would... Our big cats are not full grown yet, I suppose I could report back in 2 years :)
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I think my SureFlap door would click open when my cat put his head about 2 inches from the door. And no, I never had any problems with it not opening. But mine is in the trash because the raccoons kept going thru it to get to the cat's food and after awhile the cat wouldn't use it any more. Be sure to get the raccoon-proof model, if you buy it! It was a good idea but mine turned out to be a waste if money.
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I would imagine so. It seems small but I had 5 mice caught in it one time and let them go in a nearby (not too nearby!) park. The only problem I had was getting them to come out! I used dog food in mine because I realized that I had mice when I found the bottom drawer of a kitchen junk drawer filled with dog food pellets.
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Yea there is a lot of space. My cat got out of the cqge with all of the doors locked and closed. This cage is way too big for rats. I wish I would have chosen a different brand for my "kids"! Hope this helps.
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My cat is only 8 lbs (at full size) and she is able to slip in and out of this door with no troubles. It took her a few weeks to get used to it, but it can happen. So the answer to this question is, yes.
785311
The trap entrance is about 1.5 inches square. It's good size to capture a mouse.
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I would think that a 20 pound adult cat could easily get through the door and fit inside this just fine. The opening is 11 inches high and it's the same width at the bottom. It tapers to about 7 inches at the top but is still wide enough all the way up. I would think even a small dog could fit in it just fine. It's a really nice design and even folds flat if you need to pack or store it. I would highly recommend it!
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It is big enough, however, if the cat has claws it could rip the netting and get out. It is more for dogs, because their nails aren't as sharp.
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I think you'll be fine. The openings are very small I doubt even a mouse could squeeze through unless it was a baby
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I would think a full grown cat could open it. It would probably take some training! All of my dogs figured it out, even the really old one!
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I agree with the others, it is a smallish opening, but when a large cat wants to eat, it is surprising what they fit through. You could also shorten the tunnel to make it easier to fit through as well. Bob