what size is this trap - medium or large? I have a small gopher trap (2 1/4") that works great, but one pesky varmint has a bigger tunnel.
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I have small traps that I have a lot of luck with. I have one larger trap that I can never get in the hole because it is so large. I think the size of the gophers depend on where you live. Ours must be the smaller ones. Perhaps you have a mole.
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Yes it is a big trap. In fact, the trap is too big for most gophers in Southern California. The trap looks bad-ass. However, I've tried it twice unsuccessfully because I think my gophers are too small. IO get them with my other traps. :)
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C60-3 Mole traps are bigger. I use this item for larger critters and I am happy with the results
2009647
I catch a lot of packrats with this trap. No bait needed. Definitely too big for mice but it will (unfortunately) trap some rabbits and golden-mantled ground squirrels (chipmunk size).
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About 12" long x 4 1/2" wide. Jaws are about 2 1/4" each. It could have smaller jaws but it has done the job. Make sure you set the part that is pushed by the gopher so that it is sensitive. Watch this video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQbZ4Z_3uXU -Good luck.
2009646
I believe this size trap is too big for mice. They either dont trip the bar or they slip through the mesh. Mine traps chipmunks successfully so I image it would trap like-sized rats.
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The cinch traps pictured are for gophers. The same company makes traps for moles. Which critter are you trying to trap?
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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.
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Ron, This trap is awesome in any soil!! I was inundated with moles the last several years. My yard was trashed and nothing would stop the onslaught of tunnels. Until I received the Wire Tek. I have to date taken 10 moles and whenever I see a fresh run start, I step the main down, set the trap and within 36 hours, I am removing another pest. Great item.
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I have the us 16.0 size Rodent Terminator. It measures 12" long 5" high and 4" wide, approximately. The opening is about 3x3". Its plenty big enough to kill a good sized rat. I used it for chipmunks and it has worked perfectly. I killed 12 of them and I haven't seen one around my yard in weeks. If you are trying to kill rats and have seen some really big ones, maybe you should get the large size. Otherwise the 16.0 should be fine.
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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
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Without a doubt. During my issues I caught more than 30 of them. They just have to land one foot on it and they are done. This only applies to the larger traps. I can't vouch for the smaller traps sold in bulk packs of 60.
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Katrina,There are two traps. You willremove the smaller from the larger and use separately. Jim
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my husband is the gopher hunter...I got this for him and they work better than his old traps.
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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.
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This Trap is: 6" x 6" x 16" I've caught 12 Rats of various sizes. It works for mice also.
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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.
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I reckon about 4x7. This was a little large for some of the plants, soooo,,, if you find that to be the case, get some popsicle sticks or inexpensive wood dowels (even chopsticks would work). Before opening individual trap, cut trap to size you want, carefully peel apart, affix 'stick' to gluey part; insert stick in plant. NOTE: this glue is very sticky so handle with care.I was impressed and fascinated at the amount of pests it captures. AND will be getting more for the coming planting season.
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I bought the traps for purpose of catching/killing moles. The behavior of moles and gophers are different, so be sure you are buying a trap proven effective for gophers or you may not have success.