ELI Wire Rat Catcher Small AT32 – Live Rat Trap for Small Rats and Mice, 16cm

Small Wire Rat Trap for Live Capture

The ELI Wire Rat Catcher Small (AT32) from Elite Pet Products is a compact live capture rat trap for small rats and mice. It is a wire cage with a spring-loaded door that closes behind the rodent once it goes for the bait, holding it inside without poison or snapping bars. Measuring 16cm long, 10cm wide and 8cm high, it fits neatly into tight spots such as cupboards, roof spaces, behind appliances and along shed walls where small rodents travel.

Sized for Small Rats and Mice

This rat trap is built for small rodents. Its 16cm cage suits mice, young rats and smaller rat species, but fully grown adult rats are usually too large to enter and turn inside comfortably. If you are dealing with large rats, choose a larger live rat trap or rat cage. Matching the trap size to the rodent is one of the most important steps for a successful catch.

How to Set a Rat Trap

• Bait the trap: use a small amount of peanut butter, nuts, dried fruit, bacon or bread, placed on the bait area inside the cage
• Set the door: open the spring-loaded door and engage it with the trigger as shown on the trap card
• Test it: gently check that the door closes freely before final placement
• Place it carefully: set it level on a stable surface with the open door facing the rodent's path
• Wear gloves: rodents are wary of human scent, and gloves also protect you when handling used traps

Where to Place Rat Traps

Rats and mice move along walls, edges and sheltered routes rather than crossing open spaces. Place rat traps against walls, near droppings or gnaw marks, behind fridges and stoves, inside cupboards and pantries, in roof spaces and along shed and garage walls. Setting more than one trap in active areas speeds up control. Keep traps away from food preparation surfaces and out of reach of children and pets.

Checking and Handling Live Rat Traps

Live rat traps must be checked often. The RSPCA advises checking live traps at least every morning, so captured animals are not left to suffer from stress, hunger, thirst, heat or cold. Rodents can carry diseases, so wear gloves when handling a trap with an animal inside or cleaning it afterwards. Plan humane handling before setting the trap, and follow local animal welfare guidance. After use, wash and disinfect the cage, dry it and store it unset.

Key Features and Benefits

• Compact live capture wire rat trap
• Spring-loaded door closes behind the rodent
• No poison and no snapping bars
• Suited to small rats and mice
• Fits tight spaces, 16cm x 10cm x 8cm
• Reusable, easy to bait, check and clean

Product Details

• Brand: ELI (Elite Pet Products)
• Model: AT32
• Size: 16cm long x 10cm wide x 8cm high
• Type: Wire live capture spring trap
• Suitable for: Small rats and mice

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you set a rat trap like this?

Place a little bait inside, open the spring-loaded door and engage it with the trigger, then test that it closes freely. Set the trap level along a wall where rodents travel.

What is the best rat trap to buy?

The best rat trap to buy depends on the size of the rodent and whether you want live capture. For small rats and mice in tight spaces, a compact wire live trap like the AT32 is a practical choice. For large adult rats, a bigger cage trap works better.

Is it big enough for adult rats?

It is designed for small rats and mice. Large adult rats are usually too big for this 16cm cage, so use a larger rat trap for them.

What bait works best in rat traps?

Peanut butter, nuts, dried fruit, bacon and bread all work well. Use a small amount so the rodent has to enter fully to reach it.

How often should I check a live rat trap?

At least every morning, and more often in hot or cold weather, so captured animals are not left in the trap for long.

Where can I buy a rat trap in Sydney?

You can buy the ELI Wire Rat Catcher Small AT32 from BPG Supplies, with local pickup from our Bonnyrigg store in Sydney's south-west and delivery across Australia.