Interesting rat trap

[comanche 2,799]

My lovely daughter presented me with a couple of traps today.She saw them on some budget shopping site for a couple of quid each and added them to her order.

Well one is clearly designed for something a bit beefier than the use against mice it was advertised for. It also looks somewhat illegal for anything else. More like a mini amputation  device. In deference to my fingers l worked out that the safest way to set it was to stand on  it!   A neat talking point though

The other is a rather powerful rat sized  variation on the usual break-back design but without a wooden or metal base. It needs care in setting but has the capacity for a lovely hair trigger.

Edited August 9, 2023 by comanche

[EDDIE B 3,120]

Yes I've seen them for sale on the Chinese websites. The second one looks decent enough. I've seen them used for catching all sorts, even birds. 

[comanche 2,799]

The second one does look very useable . It will definitely have a trial. 

Edited August 10, 2023 by comanche

[EDDIE B 3,120]

1 hour ago, comanche said:

The second one does look very useable . It will definitely have a trial. 

It reminds me of those European Muskrat traps. You could easily carry a couple of them around in your coat pockets

[mackem 23,822]

The top one has the basic shape of a belisle foot snare,but I know it’s a Chinese rat trap,good finds,and a thoughtful daughter.