Tomcat Small Snap Trap For Rats

Rats in the garden. Poison: not for me, because so many other critters feed on them. I definitely prefer the Tomcat to the older style spring traps. Easier to bait and clean, safer to set. Also, the rats can't nudge/jostle it into snapping out of the kill zone. However, because the trap is small and light, it was no problem for a red-tailed hawk to carry off the whole package. It only happened once so far- the cost of doing business I guess.

Rats in the garden. Poison: not for me, because so many other critters feed on them. I definitely prefer the Tomcat to the older style spring traps. Easier to bait and clean, safer to set. Also, the rats can't nudge/jostle it into snapping out of the kill zone. However, because the trap is small and light, it was no problem for a red-tailed hawk to carry off the whole package. It only happened once so far- the cost of doing business I guess.

It didn't take long for the trap to catch a rat who was inside my house but I had a repeat of the same problem I've had at least three other times, and maybe four. The trap did not kill the rat and I could hear it dragging the trap around my kitchen, banging into things. When I finally got up to investigate, I discovered that only the rat's snout was caught, so I grabbed the rat by the tail, went out to my deck and set the trap down, then opened it — at which point, the rat ran out like a shot! Rats are supposedly pretty smart so I'm guessing that one won't be back. But then I discovered the problem: the bait cup was gone. Because I've asked before, I know they don't sell replacement bait cups, so I will have to buy a new trap. It's getting to the point where these are single-use traps because bait cups get lost through no fault of my own. They just don't stay put! But these traps generally work well, so I don't know what to do. 🤔 That's why my rating is three stars. I guess I'd recommend that after you fill and reinstall the bait cup, you tape it in place with a bit of duct tape. That's what I'm going to try after I buy another trap, which will be my very last one because this is ridiculous. Why not sell replacement bait cups or find a way to attach them to the trap that goes beyond turning them? Maybe some sort of tiny pin, clip, and/or chain arrangement? Am I the only one having this problem?

It didn't take long for the trap to catch a rat who was inside my house but I had a repeat of the same problem I've had at least three other times, and maybe four. The trap did not kill the rat and I could hear it dragging the trap around my kitchen, banging into things. When I finally got up to investigate, I discovered that only the rat's snout was caught, so I grabbed the rat by the tail, went out to my deck and set the trap down, then opened it — at which point, the rat ran out like a shot! Rats are supposedly pretty smart so I'm guessing that one won't be back. But then I discovered the problem: the bait cup was gone. Because I've asked before, I know they don't sell replacement bait cups, so I will have to buy a new trap. It's getting to the point where these are single-use traps because bait cups get lost through no fault of my own. They just don't stay put! But these traps generally work well, so I don't know what to do. 🤔 That's why my rating is three stars. I guess I'd recommend that after you fill and reinstall the bait cup, you tape it in place with a bit of duct tape. That's what I'm going to try after I buy another trap, which will be my very last one because this is ridiculous. Why not sell replacement bait cups or find a way to attach them to the trap that goes beyond turning them? Maybe some sort of tiny pin, clip, and/or chain arrangement? Am I the only one having this problem?

Unfortunately after the first few uses the plastic becomes weak and breaks 😞 only got about four catches before plastic gave out

Unfortunately after the first few uses the plastic becomes weak and breaks 😞 only got about four catches before plastic gave out

Trap was set off and clamped down on the rat's neck but didn't kill it. The rat dragged the trap around all night making a mess everywhere in our basement.

Trap was set off and clamped down on the rat's neck but didn't kill it. The rat dragged the trap around all night making a mess everywhere in our basement.

These traps are remarkable in their efficiency. Every time one has been triggered it has caught the culprit, there have been zero instances of failure to catch. It almost makes me wish I had more vermin in my yard to eradicate as the results are so pleasing.

These traps are remarkable in their efficiency. Every time one has been triggered it has caught the culprit, there have been zero instances of failure to catch. It almost makes me wish I had more vermin in my yard to eradicate as the results are so pleasing.

I have used this product to take out rats for several years. I find them to be durable, effective, and well engineered. Recently helped me nab nine rats who were rampaging through a compost bin. I swear by this product.

I have used this product to take out rats for several years. I find them to be durable, effective, and well engineered. Recently helped me nab nine rats who were rampaging through a compost bin. I swear by this product.

What a bunch of silly comments. To expect every critter to be instantly trapped and killed is not realistic. Designing something that would do that would likely be dangerous to humans as well. I bought this for chipmunks. In two days it caught six as well as two shrews. All with only batting the trap once. The bigger the critter the less likely it is to kill them in my experience. I set the trap outside where I can easily see it and go finish the job if the trap doesnt kill it. I have even watched several chipmunks get trapped. Occasionally a timid chipmunk manages to back away in time to avoid capture. Squirrels will set it off as well. I would say this trap has a good capture rate and am very satisfied.

What a bunch of silly comments. To expect every critter to be instantly trapped and killed is not realistic. Designing something that would do that would likely be dangerous to humans as well. I bought this for chipmunks. In two days it caught six as well as two shrews. All with only batting the trap once. The bigger the critter the less likely it is to kill them in my experience. I set the trap outside where I can easily see it and go finish the job if the trap doesnt kill it. I have even watched several chipmunks get trapped. Occasionally a timid chipmunk manages to back away in time to avoid capture. Squirrels will set it off as well. I would say this trap has a good capture rate and am very satisfied.

This worked well on 2 smaller rats but the third one was bigger and like others have stated it did not kill the rat. It snapped down on its nose and it was still very much alive tossing around and squealing in a pain and panic it was traumatizing and inhumane. I took it outside away from the house and let it go.

This worked well on 2 smaller rats but the third one was bigger and like others have stated it did not kill the rat. It snapped down on its nose and it was still very much alive tossing around and squealing in a pain and panic it was traumatizing and inhumane. I took it outside away from the house and let it go.

This trap really does not work very well in my experience. I’ve used it a few times. 1 rat it injured and just caught its tail and then the rat died underneath our house somewhere and is still smelling. Another rat It did kill but the cat dragged the trap a few feet before dying. Tonight it caught a rat by its leg and the rat was still alive. I dont know how long it was there… days maybe. but it’s pretty cruel. I ended up putting it out of its misery. I would not suggest this trap. It looks nice but it needs to be redesigned or updated to do its job better.

This trap really does not work very well in my experience. I’ve used it a few times. 1 rat it injured and just caught its tail and then the rat died underneath our house somewhere and is still smelling. Another rat It did kill but the cat dragged the trap a few feet before dying. Tonight it caught a rat by its leg and the rat was still alive. I dont know how long it was there… days maybe. but it’s pretty cruel. I ended up putting it out of its misery. I would not suggest this trap. It looks nice but it needs to be redesigned or updated to do its job better.

I purchased 8 of these products; the rain triggered the trap and the black spring separated from the upper tooth plate so couldn’t use. Occurred with 3 of 8. Two others the plastic piece holding the spring snaps off.

I purchased 8 of these products; the rain triggered the trap and the black spring separated from the upper tooth plate so couldn’t use. Occurred with 3 of 8. Two others the plastic piece holding the spring snaps off.