ELI Rat Spring Trap 22.5cm (AT38) – Humane Wire Live Catch Rat Cage Trap

ELI Rat Spring Trap 22.5cm (AT38): Humane Wire Live Catch Rat Cage Trap

The ELI Rat Spring Trap is a humane, poison-free way to catch rats alive. It is a sturdy wire cage trap with a spring-loaded door at one end: the rat is drawn in by bait, and when it takes the bait it trips the hook-activated trigger, snapping the spring door shut behind it. The rat is held securely and unharmed, so you can release or deal with it as you choose. Because it catches live and uses no poison or snapping bars, it is a safer, family-friendly option around pets and children, and it can be reused over and over.

The spring-door mechanism is quick and reliable. Once set, the door is held open under spring tension and closes fast the moment the trigger is disturbed, which gives the rat little chance to back out. That makes it a dependable single-catch trap for dealing with a rat in the home, shed, garage, garden or around the chook pen, where poison baits are a worry near pets, livestock or children.

Built from strong wire with a black finish, it is designed to stand up to rats and to repeated use season after season. It is easy to bait, set, inspect and release, and its compact size makes it simple to position exactly where the rats are active.

Key Features & Benefits

• Humane wire live-catch trap that holds rats unharmed

• Spring-loaded door with a hook-activated trigger for a fast, reliable catch

• Poison-free, so it is safer around pets, children and livestock

• Reusable over and over, not a single-use trap

• Strong wire construction built to handle rats and last

• Easy to bait, set, inspect and release

• Compact size, approx. 22.5cm long x 14cm wide x 10cm high

How to Use

Set the bait at the trigger end of the trap, using something aromatic like peanut butter, a piece of fruit, or meat, so the rat has to reach past the trigger to get it. Open and set the spring door so it is held ready, then place the trap on a flat surface along a wall, fence line or in a corner where you have seen rats or droppings, since rats travel along edges rather than out in the open. When the rat enters and takes the bait, the trigger releases and the door snaps shut. Check the trap regularly, at least daily, so any captured rat is not left for long, then release or deal with it and reset.

Getting the Best From It

• Place it against walls and runways. Rats follow edges, so a trap set flush to a wall or fence catches far more than one in the open.

• Bait past the trigger. Position the bait so the rat has to fully enter and trip the mechanism to reach it.

• Let rats get used to it. Rats can be wary of new objects, so leaving the trap in place (even a day or two unset with bait) can improve your success.

• Check daily. As a live trap, it should be checked at least once a day so a captured rat is not left distressed.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the ELI rat spring trap work?
It is a live-catch cage trap with a spring-loaded door. The rat enters for the bait, trips the hook-activated trigger, and the spring door snaps shut, holding the rat unharmed until you release it.

Is it a humane, poison-free trap?
Yes. It catches the rat alive without poison or snapping bars, which makes it humane and safer around pets, children and livestock. Check it regularly and deal with the captured rat promptly.

Can I use it indoors and outdoors?
Yes. It suits inside the home, shed and garage, as well as outdoor areas like the garden and around the chook pen.

What bait works best?
Something aromatic like peanut butter, fruit or meat works well. Place it past the trigger so the rat has to enter fully to reach it.

Can I reuse it?
Yes. It is a reusable trap built from strong wire, so you can bait, set and reset it many times.

Where can I buy the ELI rat spring trap in Australia?
It is available online with shipping across Australia and local pickup in Bonnyrigg, NSW. Current pricing is shown on this page.