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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@mikeblake5007 Жыл бұрын

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

@jimbo7484 3 ай бұрын

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

@chrisnotap 3 ай бұрын

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

@janehop 11 ай бұрын

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.

@paddlepedal4780 10 ай бұрын

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 10 ай бұрын

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

@notnamed813 2 ай бұрын

@paddlepedal. Brilliant!

@donf3739 29 күн бұрын

I was thinking the weight of the wood might vary. Maybe don't screw the handle on and put marks on the pipe. Maybe a set screw in the side of the handle.

@marosstefak4968 6 ай бұрын

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

@tjesse Жыл бұрын

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 10 ай бұрын

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

@jTempVids Жыл бұрын

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

@vinces8974 Жыл бұрын

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

@Tifford1 2 ай бұрын

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.

@kanukkarhu Жыл бұрын

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

@kvanhorn Жыл бұрын

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

@ItAintMeBabe99 Жыл бұрын

Shear genius and simplistic! Love it !

@johnultimate1161 Жыл бұрын

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

@chrisnotap Жыл бұрын

Thanks for that nice feedback!

@bd6466 Жыл бұрын

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

@damkayaker 4 ай бұрын

I was sad they went free. 😮‍💨

@tracybowling1156 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for that nice feedback!

@nnamerz Жыл бұрын

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?

@rtbreece Жыл бұрын

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

@chrisnotap Жыл бұрын

Back at cha from CANADA!!

@ronyerke9250 Жыл бұрын

Best squirrel trap I've seen so far. 👌

@mikecox3659 Жыл бұрын

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

@chrisnotap Жыл бұрын

Many have commented that they like to eat squirrel.

@TundeEszlari Жыл бұрын

You are a very good videographer.❤

@chrisnotap Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for that great feedback!

@denniskazich7559 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

Why would you do that?

@denniskazich7559 Жыл бұрын

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

@michaelfoort2592 7 ай бұрын

Pretty sure that you're an engineer. Nice plan

@chrisnotap 7 ай бұрын

Actually I'm not.

@normandothegreat 4 ай бұрын

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

@DaveP-sc3dp Жыл бұрын

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

@bssn9469 Жыл бұрын

You are a madman! I like it, YES!

@richardbinell2053 Жыл бұрын

Genius. Thanks for sharing. Much respect.

@christinashawgo6510 Жыл бұрын

Always love the squirrel traps👍

@FD-dh2fu Жыл бұрын

Great info and instructions thank you.

@rodolfoplasencia4953 Жыл бұрын

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

@nhrabandit 6 ай бұрын

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

@mikek.3965 Жыл бұрын

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

@purdunetae2995 Жыл бұрын

Simple and works!

@PredatorOmnivore Жыл бұрын

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.

@gerardjohnson2106 Жыл бұрын

COOL trap. Thanks for sharing.

@jeffr4981 Жыл бұрын

Nice work, Chris!

@will5286 11 ай бұрын

Excellent-going to make one this week-thanks

@ziggyz5577 Жыл бұрын

Simple and effective. I like it 👌

@BrokenArrow51 3 ай бұрын

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 3 ай бұрын

That's a great tip! Thanks.

@Iampalindrome 8 ай бұрын

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 8 ай бұрын

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

@vogel-undigelgartenhd 11 ай бұрын

Geniale Konstruktion. Chapeau!

@kevinwiens4804 Жыл бұрын

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

@chrisnotap Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@kevinwiens4804 Жыл бұрын

My pleasure..Chris

@sass9746 10 ай бұрын

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

@emilflognoid1532 Жыл бұрын

Pretty clever!

@researchcapt 11 ай бұрын

Simple yet effective.

@mongrainclaude Жыл бұрын

Le meilleur système ! Oubliez tous les autres.

@andybobandy641 Жыл бұрын

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

@chrisnotap Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Will do!

@ruthannegalera6594 Жыл бұрын

Excellent idea about the dollar store mesh replacement piece.

@jarnold8803 Жыл бұрын

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

@DIYflyer Жыл бұрын

Very innovative

@garykorzelius5930 Жыл бұрын

Clever, as always. Thanks

@chrisnotap Жыл бұрын

Thanks again!

@MrEd-kk7uj 7 ай бұрын

Brilliant!

@castasorto412 Жыл бұрын

This was so satisfying and asmr

@cubaniton74 7 ай бұрын

Very nice!

@vrod1a 8 ай бұрын

Awesome design 👍 Easy and fun DIY 👍

@chrisnotap 8 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot 😊

@JoseLopez-jm9ri 11 ай бұрын

Genial, muy bien pensado

@faithwalker5196 Жыл бұрын

Great video

@myinfoismyinfo9533 9 ай бұрын

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

@dpjbdpjb 11 ай бұрын

very good idea

@rateit1474 8 ай бұрын

The professional squirrel frustrater strikes again

@bigviper64 Жыл бұрын

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

@jeffnarum1373 11 ай бұрын

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

@mas11ful 17 күн бұрын

Very good.The only thing you left out was the size of the wood sheet and the washer size. Other than that , very good instructions.

@chrisnotap 16 күн бұрын

3:37

@mas11ful 16 күн бұрын

Let’s try this again. 3:37 only shows the screws and the 3/4 inch wood sheet. What size is the sheet to start out with before any cutting. 3/4 x ? Inches x ? Inches. And what size washers?

@LemonySnicket-EUC 4 күн бұрын

@@mas11ful@8:43 it's usually common knowledge that a 1/4 screw or bolt would require 1/4 inch washer and nut. Hope this helps. Find some scrap plywood big enough for the pieces needed.

@franklegerski9682 11 ай бұрын

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

@johnpossum556 Жыл бұрын

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!

@kennethcoutinho4439 Жыл бұрын

Awesome

@ExothermicAcid 5 ай бұрын

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

@sketchartphoto8117 Жыл бұрын

great

@rnsanders7834 7 ай бұрын

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

@chrisnotap 7 ай бұрын

Welcome aboard!

@andywright8495 Жыл бұрын

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

@kc6442 Жыл бұрын

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

@ChaoticPochi Жыл бұрын

ingenius design

@chrisnotap Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@Kakuren Жыл бұрын

Squirrel Trap Monday

@Yellow.Dog. Жыл бұрын

Yum, squirrel pie!

@BillSW Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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.

@goldwolf0606 Жыл бұрын

😂 I love catching vermin. Cool video.

@edgufler1122 8 ай бұрын

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

@elebeu Жыл бұрын

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.

@BatColonyEvictor Жыл бұрын

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

@sunshine3914 Жыл бұрын

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.

@Marzy07 Жыл бұрын

1:32 Uh Oh 😂

@jote2275 11 ай бұрын

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?

@tkdon877 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant Chris! Those squirrels are stinkers!

@slipagent6 Жыл бұрын

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?!

@oculusangelicus8978 10 ай бұрын

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.

@nnamerz Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

I wanna know this also👍👍

@4Runner123 Жыл бұрын

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

@jamesnickelsen8563 Жыл бұрын

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.

@randyk389 Жыл бұрын

Grill em

@christopherwheeler688 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@user-ot1bm6dl9k 6 ай бұрын

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 6 ай бұрын

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.

@robertobarrozo289 Жыл бұрын

Genial

@Moohasha1 7 ай бұрын

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?

@davidrivers5511 2 ай бұрын

Which trap works best, the stove pipe trap or the pvc trap???

@chrisnotap 2 ай бұрын

Both are effective.

@mattgies Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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.

@sylvainmorency7061 11 ай бұрын

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

@SteveGuidi 10 ай бұрын

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

@WmSrite-pi8ck 11 ай бұрын

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

@blipco5 11 ай бұрын

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

@paullarouche4648 Жыл бұрын

Great design and video as always!

@chrisnotap Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@wisconsinbush2940 3 ай бұрын

I can’t get a “30” stove pipe. All I can find is 24”. I drilled a hole on the left side to put a bolt in so the door doesn’t accidentally open.

@JelMain 11 ай бұрын

Given they're a pest in many places, I'm not sure the humane angle is always legal, though.

@chrisnotap 11 ай бұрын

Correct. You need to check your local rules about relocation.

@troy3456789 Жыл бұрын

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

@tim_slusher Жыл бұрын

1:59 Tea bagged by a squirrel

@user-sl309jd90 11 ай бұрын

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 11 ай бұрын

It’s another option opposed to killing them.