Russian
Live Trap Photos: Open Russian Trap
This image shows the complete Russian Live Trap in an
open position. Note that the rear portion of the trap slides tightly on over
the end of the trap. We made sure the rear portion stays on when the trap is
lifted and that force must be applied to slide the rear portion off the back.
Also note the lip on the front door. It extends about one cm, but when the trap
closes, the lip disappears. This makes it easy to see if the door is shut when
checking the traps. This is handy when trying to check traps from a distance or
while moving quickly to continue checking traps (this was important to me since
I was checking traps so frequently). To compare the lip on the door of an open
trap with that of a closed trap, see the Closed Russian Trap photo.
Note also the wires extending out of the sides of the trap a few cm posterior
to the door. These are part of the "weasel guard" mechanism. To open
the trap door, you must push them toward the back of the trap. To lock a shut
trap, push them forward (although the "weasel guard" should lock the
door when it closes).
Feel free to email me if you have any
questions about the trap.
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