HOW TO MAKE A RAT TRAP

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  • how to make a humane live catch rat trap .
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  • @JJRSURVIVAL
    @JJRSURVIVAL  4 роки тому +10

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    • @beefriendlychannel7965
      @beefriendlychannel7965 3 роки тому

      To add, maybe an orange tip on the stick to indicate a trigger trip. I'm un Wisconsin, and we fish through the ice with "tip-up" rigs. They have a little orange flag on the tip when a fish tugs on the string. Also, a simple lock will keep the door closed. Screen door kind is smaller.

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      @germanlaimeaiquipa9330 2 роки тому

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  • @wickedways1291
    @wickedways1291 2 роки тому +2

    Well, I got here late, but after 3 years you're still helping people so I stopped in to tell you thank you.

  • @stevesamoffgridsmallholdin5378
    @stevesamoffgridsmallholdin5378 3 роки тому +3

    I am from Britain have just finished a large compost heap and now have some rats. Two bought traps nothing, I have just made one of your traps out of pallets. 35mins cought one and an hour or so then two together. Many thanks

  • @dreskenvandenops106
    @dreskenvandenops106 5 років тому +20

    Good evening from Belgium,
    making a rat trap following your tutorial, 2 rats were caught less than 2 hours after placing it near my henhouse.
    I just have to rework the trigger but already efficient. I also have replaced the elastics with an ajustable spring to prevent other rats from gnawing. I have a picture of it but I can't share it here
    Thanks for your video

    • @JJRSURVIVAL
      @JJRSURVIVAL  5 років тому

      nice one my friend , glad it worked good for you , i have done some more modifications to the trap myself i have now put metal springs on it and made a latch to lock the door, it is on my channel somewhere, thanks again

    • @grau_arte5783
      @grau_arte5783 4 роки тому

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    • @josepereiramachado3352
      @josepereiramachado3352 4 роки тому

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  • @johnloyd3996
    @johnloyd3996 2 роки тому +2

    Im going to make one of those, i got a nuisance rat digging holes in my Allotment! Cheers! Excellent video👍

  • @elharris670
    @elharris670 Рік тому +1

    Awesome trap! Ive now made two of them. I caught and relocated 8 squirrels two years ago eating my mangoes and recently caught a juvenile possum(originally thought a rat) in my garage that came in thru an old laundry vent

  • @smhjack
    @smhjack 2 роки тому

    We've been trying to catch a rat for over 8mos. I've tried all sorts of friendly traps. He's either escaped or ignored them. I found your video, we made the trap and caught him within a few hours after putting in place. Thank you so much for your video!!!

  • @markahad6583
    @markahad6583 2 роки тому +3

    I happen to have a couple of different traps set up at the moment, but so far no captures yet. I like your method so I will go ahead and copy yours. Thanks.

  • @elharris670
    @elharris670 4 роки тому +2

    This is great. I made it and caught a pesky squirrel that had been eating up my mangoes. The Squirrel was later released in a park where people love feeding them. **No animals harmed in this operation***
    Update: on 8-11-20, I caught two more in the trap. I used bread with peanut butter on it and squeeze the bread around the trigger. He too got released about 4 miles from my home in a nature park

  • @davekendrick7231
    @davekendrick7231 Рік тому +2

    You could put small magnets on the trap and corresponding screw heads on the door, when it shuts it’ll be solid, this will be extra to stop it pushing it’s way out.

  • @ClanGunnBushcraft
    @ClanGunnBushcraft 6 років тому +5

    Awesome trap demo Malc. Love the trigger... very sensitive.
    Bet that would work well catching squirrels and rabbits to.
    Thanks,
    Andy

  • @davidinventsshorts4948
    @davidinventsshorts4948 5 років тому +9

    Hi i just want to say i made the trap and caught 11 freaking rat... Thanks man

  • @diennuoc824
    @diennuoc824 3 роки тому

    Hoàng xin chào bạn.Ý tưởng và kiến thức của bạn thật tuyệt.Cãm ơn bạn đã chia sẻ cho mọi người .Chúc bạn luôn vui khỏe & thành công.

  • @ProPescaAventuraselvagem
    @ProPescaAventuraselvagem 9 місяців тому +1

    Muito bom! Excelente gatilho.

  • @bearbushcraftuk5848
    @bearbushcraftuk5848 6 років тому +5

    Fantastic trap Malc, fairly straight forward. Great vid as always 🐻👍

    • @JJRSURVIVAL
      @JJRSURVIVAL  6 років тому +1

      cheers mate , glad you liked it

  • @griffongonsalves9141
    @griffongonsalves9141 3 роки тому +2

    Try spring instead of rubber band it works great!!!

  • @philipbunnell4635
    @philipbunnell4635 9 місяців тому

    just seen your rat trap film am going to make one tomorrow. looked at various traps on ebay for rats and people disappointed with them so will try your method to catch a few rats bugging me cheers phil

  • @williamkinnear345
    @williamkinnear345 6 років тому +4

    Great video malc either your getting faster or my eyes are playing tricks lol

  • @MrDandan170
    @MrDandan170 6 років тому +5

    come to Arizona , Ive caught 100 rats and mice in the last two months here in the desert , now the traps are left alone , using old style victor traps and i guess they are new , Koro Rodent trap ..... Koro needs to do some tweeking with the design but damn its a thumb breaker with powerful springs , the kill bar sometimes just hits them in the head and kills them without really trapping it .... check it out if you get the chance , maybe you could improve it with your skills

  • @samrangdale8971
    @samrangdale8971 6 років тому +3

    Awesome. Will make this straight after exams!

  • @MrDandan170
    @MrDandan170 6 років тому +3

    good rabbit box also .... you did a good job with the trigger sir

  • @penniesshillings
    @penniesshillings 4 роки тому +2

    I like the design. Simple effective... going to try my own.

  • @danielmurzellotheunknownma7481
    @danielmurzellotheunknownma7481 4 роки тому +1

    Amazing 💡💡💡idea. Thanks for sharing this video..
    Will love to try something like this...
    Please do keep posting new🆕 ideas..
    Warm regards and Best wishes
    The UnknownManCub 👍😎👨‍🏭

    • @JJRSURVIVAL
      @JJRSURVIVAL  4 роки тому

      Thank you Daniel. Glad you liked it mate.

  • @owleyeviews2247
    @owleyeviews2247 4 роки тому +1

    bro, as soon as i saw you screw all those screws in by hand i subscribed. good show!

    • @JJRSURVIVAL
      @JJRSURVIVAL  4 роки тому

      Cheers . Glad you liked it mate

  • @geofffrance6681
    @geofffrance6681 Рік тому

    Brilliant,been trying all morning.I,'ll give it a go.

  • @BUSHCRAPPING
    @BUSHCRAPPING 6 років тому +2

    well done mate, seen people use these for rabbits but iv never been able to bait rabbits before its hard

    • @JJRSURVIVAL
      @JJRSURVIVAL  6 років тому +1

      BUSHCRAPPING we used to catch rabbits in cage traps by baiting with apples cut up and cover the whole thing in fresh apple tree branches . The rabbit liked chewing the branches and then went in the trap for the apple

  • @Gus0046
    @Gus0046 Рік тому

    Buena trampa, te felicito 👍

  • @daztheman552
    @daztheman552 6 років тому +7

    Put a flag on top or paint the end of the bar , you can see its activated from a long way .

    • @JJRSURVIVAL
      @JJRSURVIVAL  6 років тому

      great idea daz , cheers

    • @davidmg1925
      @davidmg1925 5 років тому +1

      he ran out of paint having done his hands.

    • @socorromaria7651
      @socorromaria7651 5 років тому

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  • @miguelsanchez8238
    @miguelsanchez8238 4 роки тому +1

    Great video and trap. Gonna make a few for chicken pens cheers. The Mesh is a great idea for shooting the rats

    • @JJRSURVIVAL
      @JJRSURVIVAL  4 роки тому

      cheers mate ,good luck and glad you liked it

  • @betajeyaraj2183
    @betajeyaraj2183 4 роки тому +1

    This trap is similar to the one we have in India.Very very effective . We caught rats in India regularly!!But there are 2 springs instead of 2 rubber bands. Hope this model is good too.

    • @betajeyaraj2183
      @betajeyaraj2183 4 роки тому

      We have metal bait rod and not wooden rod.

    • @JJRSURVIVAL
      @JJRSURVIVAL  4 роки тому

      thank you i have now put metal springs on it

    • @JJRSURVIVAL
      @JJRSURVIVAL  4 роки тому

      good idea , better than a wooden bait rod

    • @betajeyaraj2183
      @betajeyaraj2183 4 роки тому +1

      Tiny mice may escape through the wire netting! Closer wire netting is good.

  • @rickycaruana8925
    @rickycaruana8925 3 роки тому

    Hi you are very clever you can put sping on the sides once the door shuts the mouse can't come out

  • @donaldbarnett8045
    @donaldbarnett8045 5 років тому +1

    That is a rabbit trap and there is no need to use rubber bands the door can be made to slide down by gravity. I and my cousins up in Arkansas made this type of trap for rabbits when we were kids we learned to make them from our fathers that makes them a 100 years old and our fathers learned them from our grand fathers that makes them some were around 200 years old.

  • @DerechoD-ju3qe
    @DerechoD-ju3qe 3 місяці тому

    Easy to make. Can catch a lot of critters.

  • @randybeeson3424
    @randybeeson3424 3 роки тому

    Great idea! Could be stepped up in size for other critters. Just drop it in a bucket of water the kill what you catch. My boss thinks I should work that fast.

  • @nglSimji
    @nglSimji 3 роки тому

    Nice job, ... 👍👍👍

  •  4 роки тому +3

    great idea, I might have to try one of these

    • @JJRSURVIVAL
      @JJRSURVIVAL  4 роки тому

      Cheers mate . It's definitely worth a go, quite simple to make really. thanks

    • @pksahab1185
      @pksahab1185 4 роки тому

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      @pksahab1185 4 роки тому

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  • @noelduggan72
    @noelduggan72 3 роки тому +1

    Good Stuff!!! - 👍

  • @happylife2.0m93
    @happylife2.0m93 3 роки тому

    Very nice information thank you

  • @Calvin_Gonsalves
    @Calvin_Gonsalves 6 років тому +4

    In India the rat will bite the rubber band before entering the trap!

  • @fabfaco8271
    @fabfaco8271 3 роки тому

    It's a good idea, but when the rat wants to go out, it eat the wood. ( sorry for my english)

  • @lifebetweenraindrops
    @lifebetweenraindrops Рік тому

    Like the design but am concerned rubber bands are not secure from escape. If I were to build, I would use a latch that swings into place as door closes, a trip catch if you will.

  • @cpsfarm4126
    @cpsfarm4126 4 роки тому +1

    Waaoo mantap,,good👍👍

  • @bennyandersen742
    @bennyandersen742 6 років тому +2

    Interesting and entertaining to watch good work

  • @johnvaldes8725
    @johnvaldes8725 3 роки тому

    Very good design

  • @eriobotrya
    @eriobotrya 3 роки тому

    Does it work on 'squerls'?

  • @whitecompany18
    @whitecompany18 6 років тому +2

    Decent mate ,nice trigger.

    • @JJRSURVIVAL
      @JJRSURVIVAL  6 років тому

      cheers mikey ! hows you mate ?

  • @ramanidpr40
    @ramanidpr40 5 років тому +1

    i like the idea , simple easy and works well , but pitty you dont show anything of the inside , when the trigger goes off .....with a platform the mouse steps on ?

    • @JJRSURVIVAL
      @JJRSURVIVAL  4 роки тому

      the trigger inside is a peg with bait attached ,cheers

  • @teksatan4699
    @teksatan4699 6 років тому +1

    looks better than some pro commercial versions i've bought

    • @JJRSURVIVAL
      @JJRSURVIVAL  6 років тому

      cheers mate, much appreciated

  • @Hoonozit
    @Hoonozit 6 років тому +2

    Interesting. Thanks for showing.

  • @MrAdamNTProtester
    @MrAdamNTProtester 4 роки тому +1

    should use springs rather than elastic bands they can push out & other rats can chew through them & allow for escape [8: 46 check... I should have watched whole video 1st!] nice simple trap
    Also you can just set the thing in a tub of water & drown the rat

  • @garyduran1
    @garyduran1 4 роки тому +1

    What kind of bait? Thank you

    • @JJRSURVIVAL
      @JJRSURVIVAL  4 роки тому

      Peanut butter , chocolate , fruit . Rats will eat most things

    • @garyduran1
      @garyduran1 4 роки тому +1

      @@JJRSURVIVAL thank you.

  • @jamiebetts3923
    @jamiebetts3923 4 роки тому +2

    Make another door at the back it saves you having to put you arm in to bait it it can get messy in there.👍

  • @jeprissihotangkicaupikat6610
    @jeprissihotangkicaupikat6610 Рік тому +1

    Very good

  • @rt2gp
    @rt2gp 6 місяців тому +1

    Mantaaap, 👍👍👍

  • @JoeSyxpack
    @JoeSyxpack 2 роки тому

    Needs some sort of latch to keep it closed. The rats around here have already proven they can force their way out of a Haveahart trap, those rubber bands wouldn't pose a problem for them. Although that's a simple enough modification.

  • @stevesamoffgridsmallholdin5378
    @stevesamoffgridsmallholdin5378 3 роки тому

    Works well on your finger when carrying the primed box to the location 😀

  • @tonynapoli5549
    @tonynapoli5549 6 років тому +1

    Effective trigger system Malc
    Thanks for sharing 👌👍🇬🇧

  • @jimdomoradzki483
    @jimdomoradzki483 3 роки тому +1

    External trigger linkage makes the trap vulnerable to external trigger trips resulting in a no catch.

    • @brianmgrim
      @brianmgrim 2 роки тому

      Good observation, just needs a little external shielding.

  • @van7059
    @van7059 4 роки тому

    Nicely done👍

  • @deano386
    @deano386 6 років тому

    got my first live trap this morning witht the ready made traps took it out to the field and let the terrier dispatch it. is that a good idea been told because of what they carry might harm my terrier? am i bettef just to shoot it or dunk it etc? ps doing the trap mod you did pushing the trip back to the back and removing the rear door did you use a tent for the top bar?

    • @JJRSURVIVAL
      @JJRSURVIVAL  4 роки тому

      If I can remember right it was a nail

  • @reidycruise
    @reidycruise 6 років тому +3

    Nice one 👍

  • @doncleasby3087
    @doncleasby3087 5 років тому

    Would the trigger be pushed more than pulled by rat or mouse? Could have it trigger from side. Trigger is easy to move.

  • @justyuyun1557
    @justyuyun1557 Рік тому

    Use magnet on the bottom of the trap door to keep it lock after it shut .

  • @TomStannettshortlegs
    @TomStannettshortlegs 3 роки тому

    Nice one Malc

  • @habiballah309
    @habiballah309 3 роки тому

    احسنت عملا يا رجل 🌺

  • @Yeeyeet_gaming
    @Yeeyeet_gaming 11 місяців тому

    Another way, without using springs nor rubber bands is use magnets! Strong magnets on the swinging door and the box itself, so when it closes... it stays closed. Clearly a rat cant open a magnetized door right?

  • @terrycobbs2180
    @terrycobbs2180 4 роки тому +1

    Hello from France.
    I built a rat trap using your video. I caught the rat and now he's running into the forest. You can see two videos with your trap on my youtube channel. Thank you

    • @JJRSURVIVAL
      @JJRSURVIVAL  4 роки тому +1

      Excellent! nice one Terry, I, ll check them out

  • @nelsomatosangelo5036
    @nelsomatosangelo5036 4 роки тому +1

    Show essa foi bem bolada ótima mesmo

  • @jimcampbell8061
    @jimcampbell8061 3 роки тому

    I've seen several designs like that but a rat can trigger the trap by crawling on top of it thus rendering it useless until reset.

  • @MrHally34
    @MrHally34 Рік тому

    Did you manage to make a video you got one

  • @garagaming129
    @garagaming129 8 місяців тому

    😊😊😅😊 0:19

  • @wissamzeineldeen4094
    @wissamzeineldeen4094 4 роки тому +2

    I made it, thank you for the ideas

    • @JJRSURVIVAL
      @JJRSURVIVAL  4 роки тому

      cheers mate

    • @aliachemlal3017
      @aliachemlal3017 4 роки тому

      اىبيببببهيسسسيسطدشدديتحعبببدسددسدء
      رءءطبياابءئطط٨يذى

  • @tonynapoli5549
    @tonynapoli5549 6 років тому +1

    Nice one ☝️👌🇬🇧

    • @JJRSURVIVAL
      @JJRSURVIVAL  6 років тому +1

      thanks antonino

    • @tonynapoli5549
      @tonynapoli5549 6 років тому

      JJR SURVIVAL laters mate thanks 👌👍🇬🇧

  • @samsworldofrations6996
    @samsworldofrations6996 6 років тому +2

    Great skills 👍

  • @jimdomoradzki483
    @jimdomoradzki483 5 років тому +1

    If you prefer catch and release just omit the rubber bands.
    Same result

  • @quercus417
    @quercus417 4 роки тому

    What keeps a fox or dog from opening it and getting your rabbit?

  • @dkat1108
    @dkat1108 4 роки тому

    Nice trap: what are the dimensions of the trap?

    • @JJRSURVIVAL
      @JJRSURVIVAL  4 роки тому

      I, ll. Measure it and let you know OK

    • @dkat1108
      @dkat1108 4 роки тому +1

      @@JJRSURVIVAL Thanks! there is one thing I would add is a gravity little latch that would slip over a nail or something to prevent the door from opening from a push from a large rat....

  • @TheCaperfish
    @TheCaperfish 5 років тому +3

    shooting just make a mess , dunk whole trap in bucket of water , that will fix em

    • @JJRSURVIVAL
      @JJRSURVIVAL  4 роки тому

      not legal to do that here but yes it would work

  • @joseclubepereira2123
    @joseclubepereira2123 4 роки тому +1

    Gostei ele tá acabando com os canteiros da minha Horta oque eles comem oque usar como iscas nesta armadilha por favor

    • @JJRSURVIVAL
      @JJRSURVIVAL  4 роки тому

      obrigado, use manteiga de amendoim

  • @dirkdoenvanv.8156
    @dirkdoenvanv.8156 6 років тому +2

    Top design!!

  • @adirompin1727
    @adirompin1727 5 років тому +1

    Nicely done

  • @shaunwild8797
    @shaunwild8797 6 років тому +1

    Have a go at making the Tilong bamboo rat trap John. I made one about six years back.

    • @JJRSURVIVAL
      @JJRSURVIVAL  6 років тому +1

      Will do mate , i got some bamboo here somewhere

  • @leslieb6881
    @leslieb6881 6 років тому +2

    Design looks sound to me, although, a big Norway rat might overcome the rubber band closure system.

    • @JJRSURVIVAL
      @JJRSURVIVAL  6 років тому +1

      cheers mate , i may try to put a lock/catch of some sort on it when i can .

  • @roycarter6235
    @roycarter6235 3 роки тому +1

    I will give that a go thanks

  • @thomaschoi8038
    @thomaschoi8038 6 років тому +1

    This contraption is for only one rat, no plural rats! Every one rat is caught, then you have to re-set the trap mechanism, is'nt it? Am I mistaken ? I wonder!

  • @jaypeople7210
    @jaypeople7210 5 років тому +2

    You should send this trap to Sean woods for rat trap Monday's

  • @xshanghu
    @xshanghu 4 роки тому

    Did you learn this in the big house?

  • @raa6504
    @raa6504 5 років тому +5

    I think the rubbe bands are too weak, he rat will push the door and escape, I made myself all metal with a wicked spring, overkill, but that required a welder.

    • @deasttn
      @deasttn 5 років тому +1

      I wonder about that myself.
      A strong magnet or some sort of catch latch might help.

    • @2273560
      @2273560 5 років тому

      you can use a power full magnetic catcher

    • @dkat1108
      @dkat1108 4 роки тому

      @@deasttn Great Idea one of the whole earth magnets

    • @JJRSURVIVAL
      @JJRSURVIVAL  4 роки тому

      i have since changed the bands for springs and added a latch to hold the door closed

  • @vishwanathsvishwanath.s384
    @vishwanathsvishwanath.s384 2 роки тому

    Material price kitna hai send me

  • @aminirani3005
    @aminirani3005 2 роки тому

    Perfekt جالب ،👍🙏

  • @michaeldose2041
    @michaeldose2041 6 років тому +3

    The door needs a latch of some type to lock it in place. My guess is in a panic the rat would push against the door feel it move and soon push it open.

    • @JJRSURVIVAL
      @JJRSURVIVAL  6 років тому

      cheers mate , i just a made a latch for that trap on my latest video .

  • @daveb8176
    @daveb8176 6 років тому

    Great trigger, but need a locking mechanism on door when closed

  • @mountaincraft8668
    @mountaincraft8668 4 роки тому +2

    Отличная идея!! 👍🏻👍🏻Буду делать, а то уже восьмого птенца стащила крыса и мышеловки не могут удерживать крысу

  • @JosePerez-mt2rq
    @JosePerez-mt2rq 19 днів тому

    If is a big rat can she or he push the door to escape

  • @klibklim49
    @klibklim49 2 роки тому

    Good idea

  • @arafatidayatih7104
    @arafatidayatih7104 4 роки тому +1

    Mantab bang

  • @connor247
    @connor247 5 років тому +2

    I don't have the patience to hand screw that many screws into wood.

    • @JJRSURVIVAL
      @JJRSURVIVAL  4 роки тому

      yes a cordless drill would be better

  • @rickzambriano8102
    @rickzambriano8102 6 років тому +1

    Nice video

  • @kudhoostricks6158
    @kudhoostricks6158 4 роки тому +1

    Wow supper

  • @joseanchieta774
    @joseanchieta774 4 роки тому

    Muito boa está armadilha.