Small 1-Door Easy Set Live Animal Cage Trap for Squirrel and Rabbit

A:  yes, the trap does no harm to animals.

A:  I would not use this for kittens but if you are trapping a wild animal then it would be useful to use. You may want to use this for trapping for the mamma cat in this as you can lure her in with leaving food in the crate and once she steps in there is a small metal flat surface that she will step on and this is when the upper door will automatically close on her. Then you can go back and grab her babies. I just think that have kittens in there is not a safe place. Also, about tow years ago I had to buy and set one up for a baby raccoon that was in our crawl space underneath our apartment. So, I tricked him into getting in there by leaving food during the night and day. We eventually released him about 10 miles away from where we lived but this was so scary to deal with. Try using a small box or crate for the baby kittens. (you can email me if you have any questions). Good luck to you!

A:  If you want to use this trap for kittens, I think you shoud pad the bottom and sides if possible. If they're really small, they could get caught or hurt between the metal squares (paws stuck if left for too long). If you can transfer them to a padded regular carrier quickly, this might work. If you can get the newer version with the adjustable trip tension, I would highly recommend it. Good luck.

A:  This trap's dimensions are 17” x 7” x 7”. If they are roughly the size of a squirrel, this trap should be a suitable size. Additionally, we also offer a Feral Cat Rescue Kit for larger cats.

A:  Ideal size for kittens

A:  yes

A:  I've used it to trap a few roof rats and some larger field mice, so I think it should work for gophers. I'm not sure what bait to use for gophers, but if you contact Havahart or check out their site, they must have some info. Good luck.

A:  The cage for medium sized animals will be my choice.

A:  No, this will not catch gophers as gophers are underground. You can catch squirrels or other small animals. Look for traps specific for gophers or bates with poison. Gas bombs are very effective.

A:  We recommend using a repellent for gopher control.

A:  It’s a ready set trap, don’t place bait on the trap’s spring plate and place on level surface.

A:  I modified the trap to make it more sensitive by attaching a small weight (car lug nut) using duct tape, to the vertical wire on the outside of the cage that attaches to the "trigger" sheet metal panel. A second sensitivity modification is to tape a small piece of cardboard underneath the gray grip handle on the top of the cage. These two modifications allow the trap door to close with only the slightest weight applied to the trigger panel.

A:  This trap's sensitivity may be increased by adding small stones, metal washers, or magnets to the trigger pan.

A:  The only way I've found to make this trap more sensitive is to first make sure that all of the metal linkage points and cable are lubricated so there is no friction. I also set the trap with the handle raised slightly (about 1/4") from the top of the cage, in the full open position. I set this so that it is very close to being tripped by the slightest touch on the release plate. I hope this helps.

A:  Add some weight to the bottom plate for small squirrels.

A:  The #1083 I just got had a knob on top to adjust the sensitivity - nice!

A:  I had to order my trap online and had it delivered to my store.

A:  Was not available in store I ordered on line.

A:  No.

A:  No I had to order on line and pick up in store. the far less efficient model with 2 doors is in store

A:  You have to order on-line. None of the stores in my area stock it.