What size is the opening when the trap is set?
1956705
Roughly 2" diameter (created by the vermin) thus allowing no need to stake the cinch trap's base... The small hole will prevent the cinch trap from submerging into the hole. Best to find a recently dug mound, then, remove the top soil of that mound to reveal the hole and make sure the hole is in a single direction and not connected thru a bypass tunnel. There's a YouTube video that demonstrats how to set the trap (search "setting a cinch trap"). And you're good to go!
1956706
This trap is amazing. First you pick a molehill with a tunnel going in each direction ("main street" as it is known in the trade) and put in two traps. Most tunnels are 2" in diameter and you shove the business end of the trap down the tunnel about 3-4" and leave the rest exposed (i don't cover the hole - i put a bucket over the open hole). The little guy comes down the tunnel to investigate what is going on and "snap" you have him. It works better than any other trap on the market.
1956707
I say, about two inches wide(not 3). I would recommend to buy 'hori-hori' knife to dig and open tunnel slightly so trap can be placed.
1956708
Hi,Portion that sits in the hole is about 3" in diameter. I'll fill the walls of the critter's hole and pack the sides a bit to allow the trap to fit snug into the hole. I've found that if the hole is much wider, they can borrow around the trap. At the opening where the base of the trap sits, that's about 4 - 6" open. A lil unsightly, but once you trap the mole, you can repair that area easy enough along with whatever damage the mole caused. I hope that helps.
1956709
The trap claws open to about 2 - 3 inches when set and fit snuggly in the mole's tunnel. I inserted the trap claws about 4 - 6 inches in the tunnel and cover the opening with left over soil. You may need to dig a little to open the tunnel to fit the claws in.
1956710
I just measured it. It forms a () that is 1 1/2 across at the center (horizonally).
1956711
For CA pocket gophers, I open up their hole to the diameter equal to the width of the cinch arms when set. This allows it to be place in the hole, not catch when tripped, but not so big that they can go around it.
1650647
Fairly simple - providing things aren't bent all to you know where. One bends the triggering rail - either to make it longer or shorter, depending on what you see in the little section keeping the 'gate' open for trapping. Other two suggestions are also good.
52514
No. Trap doesn't work. I put it in the hole directly in the top before putting white tube on. Works great!
1299096
Ann-Marie, yes the p-trap is visible in this picture. It's the silver knob shape directly beneath the drain of the sink; neat little device they came up with, not the standard goose neck. Height from bottom of p-trap to top of faucet ~24 inches, kind of hard to get accurate measurement.--Sean
1813810
A large mature beagle will be significantly taller than the 15 inch height of the trap, and so it may be reluctant to go in. It may work if the dog is attracted to the bait, but I would look for something a bit larger.
1722612
Not sure about the model number but get the ones cinch trap makes. These are the best I've found.
1132843
The bigger one (I have used this to catch baby rats) is Havahart 0745 Live Animal Professional Style One-Door Chimpunk, Squirrel, Rat, and Weasel Trap. It works great!
1299097
Ann-Marie, yes the p-trap is visible in this picture. It's the silver knob shape directly beneath the drain of the sink; neat little device they came up with, not the standard goose neck. Height from bottom of p-trap to top of faucet ~24 inches, kind of hard to get accurate measurement. --Sean
2178954
The material opening is approx. 1/2" by 1". Its not really suitable for small to medium mice unless you attached another material to the cage. Its designed more for Chipmunks or Squirrels.
1650652
This trap worked for awhile, but the larger one took some slight damage and ultimately would not set. It will take some needle nose pliers, I used 90° needle nose pliers to bend it to where it would work. This trap (larger one) is a good trap - until it gets banged up.
2153530
The information posted here is wrong. You need a 1-1/4" trap adapter, not a 1-1/2".
1894106
not sure - but I was left with my bait cup and the trap was missing! possibly the rat dragged it away. I did have success with this trap however.
634766
I anchored the bait in so it couldn't be moved and laid a wide board over the trigger to increase the trigger area. If it fits, it traps well.
2159227
Our traps are made from three quarter inch pine wood and have a Ball pint glass catch jar. They are approximately 14 inches long with jar attached.
1852681
It is only open on one end. We use dry dog food ("kibble") to bait the trap, and simply toss a few kibbles into the rear of the unit, put it in place, then put a kibble or two at the entrance to the Zapper, and then turn it on. Very easy.
293002
I have released out both ends. I find turn in the cage away from me then opens in the main trapdoor is eassist. It also keeps the solid door between your hand and the creature. Otherwise pull the pin on the back side and slide it out the back side then can open when pressed out.
1842360
The actual size of the opening is 8.5"wx10.5"h when the door is open. I have seen my hens squeeze thru two at a time. I have zero complaints about the door and it does everything it is supposed to. The first one I recieved had some problems and I called the company and they sent me a new one the next day, no hassle.