How to Make a ● Vent Pipe Squirrel Trap (that works!)

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  • Make this simple Vent Pipe humane squirrel trap. Easy to build, easy to bait, easy to release and best of all, it's safe and humane for the squirrel and there's no springs or levers to wind up or load! The squirrel cannot escape or chew his way out of this humane squirrel trap. The squirrel is not harmed in any way during capture. You can release it calmly and easily without fear of being bitten. Simple operation makes this diy humane squirrel trap fun and easy to build and best of all easy release. Just use sunflower seeds to bait the trap. It's the best do it yourself humane live release squirrel trap you'll find!
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  • @jimbo7484
    @jimbo7484 Месяц назад +5

    You could build it to scale for mice.rats and raccoons. Very nice trap,great job!

    • @chrisnotap
      @chrisnotap  Месяц назад +1

      Actually that's what I did! I made small versions for mice using ABS pipe. Great minds think alike!!

  • @janehop
    @janehop 10 месяцев назад +14

    I can see that this works by the weight of the squirrel, not so easily set off as most bought traps. The fact that he makes multiple trips inside is good, it gets his trust before he's trapped. Very good design, maybe some company will buy your design, hope you patented it.

  • @mikeblake5007
    @mikeblake5007 Год назад +25

    I love the detailed descriptions, camera angles, and clarity. Well done!

  • @marosstefak4968
    @marosstefak4968 5 месяцев назад +5

    great done. You ate the Leonatdo da Vinci of this century

  • @paddlepedal4780
    @paddlepedal4780 8 месяцев назад +12

    I built it. The first couple of times I baited the trap, when I returned the bait was gone and the door was still open. Maybe we've got smaller squirrels. I hit upon fine tuning the balance point. I put a 3" screw in the back of the trap and started hanging large washers on it until a light touch would tip the trap. Bingo!

    • @chrisnotap
      @chrisnotap  8 месяцев назад +4

      Perfect! Yes, sometimes to get it to balance just right you can do what you did. Good job!

    • @notnamed813
      @notnamed813 Месяц назад

      @paddlepedal. Brilliant!

  • @vinces8974
    @vinces8974 Год назад +3

    That is one cool squirrel trap, genius in its design simplicity, The squirrel seemed very nervous and suspicious though lol

  • @Tifford1
    @Tifford1 Месяц назад +1

    Excellent build. The only thing I would change is to put a metal cap on the sealed end so they can't chew through it.
    I have a different designed trap made of wood and that's what the squirrel did was chew through the wood.

  • @jTempVids
    @jTempVids Год назад +11

    Fantastic. That is one of the nicest squirrel traps I've seen.

  • @kanukkarhu
    @kanukkarhu Год назад +4

    That's sheer genius right there!
    Lol! It looked like a squirrel cannon when he let that tree rat go! 😆

  • @tjesse
    @tjesse 10 месяцев назад +9

    Fantastic idea for the hardware cloth! I buy the rolls because it's handy to have, but honestly, I try to avoid buying stuff for "future me" because it ends up as clutter.

    • @kaasmeester5903
      @kaasmeester5903 9 месяцев назад

      Heh I feel you. My shed is a reverse time capsule.

  • @ItAintMeBabe99
    @ItAintMeBabe99 10 месяцев назад +5

    Shear genius and simplistic! Love it !

  • @bd6466
    @bd6466 Год назад +5

    I thought at first you were catching them for dinner. Lol but I finished reading and was happy you released them. 😊

    • @damkayaker
      @damkayaker 3 месяца назад +3

      I was sad they went free. 😮‍💨

  • @user-kz4ke8mg4r
    @user-kz4ke8mg4r 10 месяцев назад +1

    You can tell, Chris loves squirrels really! 🐿

    • @chrisnotap
      @chrisnotap  10 месяцев назад

      I prefer capture to killing them.

  • @kvanhorn
    @kvanhorn Год назад +11

    I really love your videos. It’s always a pleasure to find a new one. Thanks for sharing your ideas with us.

  • @tracybowling1156
    @tracybowling1156 Год назад +6

    First, I agreed to your guidelines for leaving a comment. I've never seen that before.and I think it's pretty cool.😀 Anyway, squirrels are my fav animal. They are so cute in your video!!! I don't think I'd ever need to capture one. But your inventiveness is what tickles me every single time! ☺️ You def leave all the guesswork out. You think of all the details and make it easy for anyone to follow!

    • @chrisnotap
      @chrisnotap  Год назад

      Thanks for that nice feedback!

    • @nnamerz
      @nnamerz Год назад

      I totally agree with you that he takes all the guesswork out and explains things so clearly....but I am confused with your first sentence. Are there actually guidelines for leaving a comment or was this an inside joke I didn't get?

  • @denniskazich7559
    @denniskazich7559 Год назад +3

    Love the simple construction and assembly. I've been trapping squirrels for years and most that get in my traps destroy them trying to get out. Metal or wood. They just don't care lol.

    • @odinata
      @odinata Год назад

      Why would you do that?

    • @denniskazich7559
      @denniskazich7559 Год назад +1

      @@odinata I don't destroy the animals. I take them to a great area and release them.

  • @rtbreece
    @rtbreece Год назад +9

    Hey Chris your quite the craftsman when it comes to these traps I enjoyed this one. Much love from England

  • @johnultimate1161
    @johnultimate1161 Год назад +8

    You do such a great job with your videos and projects. Thanks.

    • @chrisnotap
      @chrisnotap  Год назад

      Thanks for that nice feedback!

  • @richardbinell2053
    @richardbinell2053 11 месяцев назад +1

    Genius. Thanks for sharing. Much respect.

  • @mikek.3965
    @mikek.3965 Год назад +1

    A fun project that I hope to do. Nice clear instructions too. Thx!

  • @normandothegreat
    @normandothegreat 3 месяца назад +1

    I love this idea! Thanks for sharing and caring enough to make it a live trap. 😊👍

  • @nhrabandit
    @nhrabandit 5 месяцев назад +1

    Genius!! I can't wait to build one.

  • @rodolfoplasencia4953
    @rodolfoplasencia4953 Год назад +1

    They surely have tons of fun with you there! Great invention!

  • @christinashawgo6510
    @christinashawgo6510 Год назад +1

    Always love the squirrel traps👍

  • @FD-dh2fu
    @FD-dh2fu Год назад +3

    Great info and instructions thank you.

  • @mikecox3659
    @mikecox3659 Год назад +5

    Always enjoy your videos ... in my neighborhood , a couple of them would be dinner. All the best!

    • @chrisnotap
      @chrisnotap  Год назад

      Many have commented that they like to eat squirrel.

  •  Год назад +5

    You are a very good videographer.❤

    • @chrisnotap
      @chrisnotap  Год назад +2

      Thank you very much for that great feedback!

  • @gerardjohnson2106
    @gerardjohnson2106 Год назад +1

    COOL trap. Thanks for sharing.

  • @bssn9469
    @bssn9469 Год назад +2

    You are a madman! I like it, YES!

  • @purdunetae2995
    @purdunetae2995 Год назад +3

    Simple and works!

  • @will5286
    @will5286 10 месяцев назад +1

    Excellent-going to make one this week-thanks

  • @PredatorOmnivore
    @PredatorOmnivore Год назад +1

    Thank you for this excellent video with clear instructions. I have made a lot of money repairing squirrel damage on houses. Too bad you let that squirrel go free. If cooked right, squirrels are good tasting. However, judging from the damage a squirrel can do, some squirrels will bust out of this trap.

  • @kevinwiens4804
    @kevinwiens4804 Год назад +3

    Hey Chris Thanks for sharing the detailed dimensions. And the engineering behind it all ...

  • @rateit1474
    @rateit1474 7 месяцев назад +2

    The professional squirrel frustrater strikes again

  • @jeffr4981
    @jeffr4981 Год назад +1

    Nice work, Chris!

  • @ruthannegalera6594
    @ruthannegalera6594 10 месяцев назад

    Excellent idea about the dollar store mesh replacement piece.

  • @ziggyz5577
    @ziggyz5577 10 месяцев назад +1

    Simple and effective. I like it 👌

  • @andybobandy641
    @andybobandy641 Год назад +1

    Love it! Very clever and useful. Keep. It coming!

  • @vogel-undigelgartenhd
    @vogel-undigelgartenhd 9 месяцев назад +1

    Geniale Konstruktion. Chapeau!

  • @MrEd-kk7uj
    @MrEd-kk7uj 5 месяцев назад +1

    Brilliant!

  • @michaelfoort2592
    @michaelfoort2592 6 месяцев назад +2

    Pretty sure that you're an engineer. Nice plan

  • @DaveP-sc3dp
    @DaveP-sc3dp 11 месяцев назад +3

    Just wanted to let you know this trap works. Relocated three squirrels from my backyard.Thank you

  • @researchcapt
    @researchcapt 10 месяцев назад +1

    Simple yet effective.

  • @franklegerski9682
    @franklegerski9682 9 месяцев назад

    I love it when a bully chases the first one away and then gets trapped! 😂

  • @emilflognoid1532
    @emilflognoid1532 Год назад +1

    Pretty clever!

  • @JoseLopez-jm9ri
    @JoseLopez-jm9ri 10 месяцев назад

    Genial, muy bien pensado

  • @cubaniton74
    @cubaniton74 6 месяцев назад +1

    Very nice!

  • @sass9746
    @sass9746 8 месяцев назад +1

    If you got lot of tools,then it will be easier to make😅😅😅awesome Sir.

  • @dpjbdpjb
    @dpjbdpjb 10 месяцев назад +1

    very good idea

  • @garykorzelius5930
    @garykorzelius5930 Год назад +1

    Clever, as always. Thanks

  • @DIYflyer
    @DIYflyer Год назад +2

    Very innovative

  • @castasorto412
    @castasorto412 Год назад +1

    This was so satisfying and asmr

  • @vrod1a
    @vrod1a 7 месяцев назад +1

    Awesome design 👍
    Easy and fun DIY 👍

  • @mongrainclaude
    @mongrainclaude Год назад +1

    Le meilleur système !
    Oubliez tous les autres.

  • @ronyerke9250
    @ronyerke9250 Год назад +5

    Best squirrel trap I've seen so far. 👌

  • @faithwalker5196
    @faithwalker5196 10 месяцев назад +1

    Great video

  • @myinfoismyinfo9533
    @myinfoismyinfo9533 8 месяцев назад

    Now that is super creative. I'll take 2 please to help my little friends out of the area. 😁

  • @Iampalindrome
    @Iampalindrome 7 месяцев назад +1

    Great job! The only thing I'd change is modifying the center teeter on the bottom, putting two 45 degree angles on it so it teeter's a bit easier.

    • @chrisnotap
      @chrisnotap  7 месяцев назад

      You'll find after you make one that that is not necessary. It moves quite easily with the squared off edge.

  • @rnsanders7834
    @rnsanders7834 5 месяцев назад +1

    OMGOSH I just happened onto this channel....I LOVE IT!!
    Thanks for sharing!! Many likes and subs to you!

  • @kennethcoutinho4439
    @kennethcoutinho4439 10 месяцев назад +1

    Awesome

  • @andywright8495
    @andywright8495 10 месяцев назад +1

    Wow! Sold in 5 seconds!
    Keeping It Simple Stupid - KISS!

  • @ChaoticPchi
    @ChaoticPchi Год назад +1

    ingenius design

  • @sketchartphoto8117
    @sketchartphoto8117 Год назад +2

    great

  • @ExothermicAcid
    @ExothermicAcid 3 месяца назад +1

    It's more like how to make a squirrel launcher! 😄

  • @tkdon877
    @tkdon877 Год назад +2

    Brilliant Chris! Those squirrels are stinkers!

  • @johnpossum556
    @johnpossum556 Год назад +3

    Love your videos and this one is going right to my private Help playlist! I fed the cardinals this summer and I had a very fun time watching a very piggish striped chipmunk eat a lot of it or haul it away in overstuffed cheek sacks. I appreciate that when you release an idea it's very detailed and usually fully developed. Next on my build list is one of those clear bird feeders that attach to the window. Have a good one, Chris!

  • @BrokenArrow51
    @BrokenArrow51 2 месяца назад +1

    Use plexiglass for the rear plug on the metal tube. Being able to see thru the tube will get the squirrel to enter further and eliminate the chance that the squirrel is spooked before he gets to the bait past the pivot point. Trust me, it’ll make a big difference. (Wildlife trapper/relocator)

    • @chrisnotap
      @chrisnotap  2 месяца назад

      That's a great tip! Thanks.

  • @slipagent6
    @slipagent6 Год назад

    Looks like that will work great and I should have all the parts already. Now the question is how do I know how many are running around in my attic?!

  • @jarnold8803
    @jarnold8803 Год назад +2

    My problem is not squirrel but skunk, I think it might work, don't have the nose for alive trap. Your thoughts

  • @kc6442
    @kc6442 Год назад

    @ 3:10 suddenly, "Akons" "Locked Up" song, ran through my head 😂

  • @edgufler1122
    @edgufler1122 7 месяцев назад +1

    You could make a king size one and trap a Bear. just kidding. Thank you for the video.

  • @bigviper64
    @bigviper64 11 месяцев назад +1

    Best tip was the Wire Mesh at the Dollar Store!lll I’m Cheap.

  • @Kakuren
    @Kakuren Год назад +2

    Squirrel Trap Monday

  • @jeffnarum1373
    @jeffnarum1373 10 месяцев назад

    I recommend lining door window with a sliver of that metal duct to prevent gnawing.

  • @Yellow.Dog.
    @Yellow.Dog. Год назад

    Yum, squirrel pie!

  • @Marzy07
    @Marzy07 Год назад +2

    1:32 Uh Oh 😂

  • @goldwolf0606
    @goldwolf0606 Год назад

    😂 I love catching vermin. Cool video.

  • @BatColonyEvictor
    @BatColonyEvictor Год назад +1

    Wow! Tell me something similar wouldn't be ideal for skunks! 👍

    • @sunshine3914
      @sunshine3914 Год назад +1

      Except for moving the trap with the skunk in it.
      There’s a skunk underneath my house right now. Not sure what to about him… certainly don’t want any baby skunks.

  • @SteveGuidi
    @SteveGuidi 9 месяцев назад +1

    No squirrels were harmed in the making of this video. They were captured and released into Mark Rober's backyard.

  • @blipco5
    @blipco5 9 месяцев назад

    A squirrel will go right in if he sees a whole walnut.

  • @robertobarrozo289
    @robertobarrozo289 Год назад

    Genial

  • @elebeu
    @elebeu 11 месяцев назад +1

    That is fine engineering and quality construction. Too much effort to expend on a " tree rat " trap in my opinion, but I applaud your efforts.

  • @jote2275
    @jote2275 10 месяцев назад

    Very clever design! The best thing of this is that you do not hurt the squirrel. (i wonder why you hate these animals).
    Does this trap works for mice?

  • @nnamerz
    @nnamerz Год назад +2

    This trap is simple, yet effective and creative to say the least. I absolutely love your videos. I did have a question though....what would I need to modify in order to use this trap to catch rats?

    • @brianlau8316
      @brianlau8316 Год назад

      I wanna know this also👍👍

    • @4Runner123
      @4Runner123 10 месяцев назад

      I was thinking same thing? I would say use peanut butter for bait they always go for peanut butter.

  • @user-ot1bm6dl9k
    @user-ot1bm6dl9k 5 месяцев назад +1

    What sort of camera(s) do you use in the creation of your videos? The quality is exceptional and kudos to your editing and production skills. At least one of your cameras must be fairly small, to allow views from within the tube of the trap.

    • @chrisnotap
      @chrisnotap  5 месяцев назад

      Thanks for that!! I used a GoPro Session 5. It is a small cube about 1 1/2" square. Unfortunately they don't make it anymore, but you can source out used ones.

  • @jamesnickelsen8563
    @jamesnickelsen8563 Год назад +2

    Excellent video. Is that enough wood to keep it just below the surface in the pool?? 😜 I do love animals and would never do that, you could have saved me quite a bit of money many years ago when I bought live traps. You do have to drive them quite a distance or they will be back.

  • @paullarouche4648
    @paullarouche4648 Год назад +2

    Great design and video as always!

  • @christopherwheeler688
    @christopherwheeler688 Год назад +1

    Very ingenious and well explained. In the U.K. it is illegal to release a grey squirrel once captured so do you have any tips on how to humanely dispatch a squirrel, please?

    • @CS-wv6my
      @CS-wv6my Год назад +1

      Also illegal in some US states. Place trap in large plastic bin bag, attach bag opening tightly over running car exhaust, wait 5 minutes.

  • @elchimpo9590
    @elchimpo9590 Год назад

    Wife: hey babe what’s for dinner?
    Me: watches this and grins 🤪🤪🤪🤪

  • @WmSrite-pi8ck
    @WmSrite-pi8ck 10 месяцев назад

    What technique do you use to cook them after you catch them? Do you fry them or BBQ?

  • @sylvainmorency7061
    @sylvainmorency7061 10 месяцев назад

    What is the use of catching them and then relesing, just for fun ?

  • @oculusangelicus8978
    @oculusangelicus8978 8 месяцев назад +2

    Great video, well executed and really fun cinematography. However, I prefer my grey squirrel traps to have a more mortal nature to them. If you want a humane death trap I recommend the A18 grey squirrel trap. it kills instantly and leaves the remains for scavengers without any poison or lead to be ingested. powered by CO2 cartridges it is self resetting and has enough charge for 18 triggerings.

  • @Moohasha1
    @Moohasha1 6 месяцев назад

    My 8 yo daughter has suddenly taken to trapping squirrels. She setup a basket with a stick on a string that she can pull and will sit there for hours waiting to catch one. She actually caught one a few weeks ago! But now it's getting too cold, so I'd like to help her build one that she doesn't have to camp. This looks like a great design! Do you have a rough estimate on the cost of the supplies?

  • @user-sl309jd90
    @user-sl309jd90 10 месяцев назад

    I really enjoyed the bird feeder and this video so much! I was just wondering why you need to trap squirrels? Is it to relocate them from your yard to somewhere else?

    • @chrisnotap
      @chrisnotap  10 месяцев назад

      It’s another option opposed to killing them.

  • @tim_slusher
    @tim_slusher 10 месяцев назад +1

    1:59 Tea bagged by a squirrel

  • @mattgies
    @mattgies Год назад +1

    Looks like the critter has bent some of the wires in the mesh by the time you arrived. I think a more substantial screen material is warranted. Also I don't quite understand why the triangles have different sized holes in them. How does that protect the trapped squirrel?

    • @chrisnotap
      @chrisnotap  Год назад +2

      Yes he did bend it but it is very strong! The smaller hole keeps the edge of the metal more covered so he can't get to it and injure it.

  • @chips4289
    @chips4289 8 месяцев назад

    I would be relocating those squirrels to a frying pan

  • @BillSW
    @BillSW Год назад +2

    How about a design that can catch many squirrels? I want to put it out overnight and hopefully catch many by the morning so I only visit the trap once per day?

    • @chrisnotap
      @chrisnotap  Год назад +1

      Squirrels do not come out at night. Early morning to dusk is their active time. They are very territorial so they won't approach a trap that has a squirrel in it already.

    • @denniskazich7559
      @denniskazich7559 Год назад +2

      He's correct about 1 thing. Squirrels come out twice in the day time. No night activity. They don't care about previous smells or human smells on traps. There main concern is getting bait from trap. They do make traps that will get several Squirrels at the same time. You can buy them pre-made or make them yourself. Very effective. Trust me, if you have a lot of Squirrels and they're hungry you'll get them all in one live trap. It's a wire type trap.

  • @irmuggle
    @irmuggle Год назад +14

    Awe sweet simplicity at its finest. Too bad you didn't get that first one that black and white one look like a rare breed had a little more meat on it too. I'm glad you're very caring cuz that should have set you for the rest of your life until the Chinese get a hold of it

    • @Juber777
      @Juber777 Год назад +2

      I heard that they have more zinc when cutting corners 😔😨😣😞

    • @raiden72
      @raiden72 10 месяцев назад

      Do the Chinese eat squirrels or something?;

  • @troy3456789
    @troy3456789 Год назад +2

    Cute squirrels. This seems humane to me. If you don't like them you can put them somewhere else farther away