Does the raccon and shiny metal trap work?

Question

does this really work if so how because how do they know it is shiny if it is dark out?

this is the trap i am talking about.

get a wooden box

about 2ft square, that is totally enclosed with an

access door that you can shut yourself. Affix inside

this box a smaller box (about 6"square) that had a hole

drilled in it 1 1/2 inches diameter.

Have the hole facing up. Place a shinny silver slug at

least 1 1/4 " in diameter, inside the smaller box with

the hole. On the side that is affixed to the larger box

cut a hole about 3" diameter in both boxes so you can see

the 1 1/2 " hole from the bottom of the larger box.

Now set this contraption in the area that has the coons.

They will see the silver coin in the box and want it. When

one of them goes into the box to get it they will stick

their hand in the hole to pull it out. grabbing ahold of

it they will not let go. and they will not be able to pull

their hand out with the silver slug. You can go out and close

the outside door to trap them inside. Then pick up the box and

pull the coin from their hand releasing them from the hold but

still having them in the box.

Answer 1

This is a derivation of the old monkey jar trap

I can't see it working

Especially if it depends on the coon stubbornly  holding onto the slug

Answer 2

Yes shiny metal will work for Racoon.

Answer 3

I know people who use this trap and say it works. Believe me I live in a big hunting and trapping area and I've heard of this method succeeding.

Answer 4

No.  Rabies.  No.

Answer 5

go buy a live trap from a local farm and fleet store they are cheep and they work easy and great.

Answer 6

OOOH SHINY!

I don't think they woould take the time to create such a trap if it didin't work, but you never know.

Answer 7

Get a live trap 12"x14"x36" is a nice size. Use a corn cob for bait ,just place it on the middle of the trgger and you are set to go.

Answer 8

Me and my dad use these kind of traps,

A metal small trap with a step pad, when the animal steps on it the door closes the animal is trapped, make sure to use bait!