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 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

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

    • @chrisnotap
      @chrisnotap  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

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

  • @janehop
    @janehop 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +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.

  • @marosstefak4968
    @marosstefak4968 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

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

  • @mikeblake5007
    @mikeblake5007 ปีที่แล้ว +25

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

  • @paddlepedal4780
    @paddlepedal4780 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    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  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

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

    • @notnamed813
      @notnamed813 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @paddlepedal. Brilliant!

    • @donf3739
      @donf3739 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      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.

  • @Tifford1
    @Tifford1 หลายเดือนก่อน +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.

  • @kanukkarhu
    @kanukkarhu ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @vinces8974
    @vinces8974 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @tjesse
    @tjesse 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    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 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @jTempVids
    @jTempVids ปีที่แล้ว +11

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

  • @user-kz4ke8mg4r
    @user-kz4ke8mg4r 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You can tell, Chris loves squirrels really! 🐿

    • @chrisnotap
      @chrisnotap  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I prefer capture to killing them.

  • @ItAintMeBabe99
    @ItAintMeBabe99 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Shear genius and simplistic! Love it !

  • @normandothegreat
    @normandothegreat 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @bd6466
    @bd6466 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

    • @damkayaker
      @damkayaker 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I was sad they went free. 😮‍💨

  • @tracybowling1156
    @tracybowling1156 ปีที่แล้ว +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  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for that nice feedback!

    • @nnamerz
      @nnamerz ปีที่แล้ว

      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?

  • @kvanhorn
    @kvanhorn ปีที่แล้ว +11

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

  • @rtbreece
    @rtbreece ปีที่แล้ว +9

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

    • @chrisnotap
      @chrisnotap  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Back at cha from CANADA!!

  • @mikecox3659
    @mikecox3659 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

    • @chrisnotap
      @chrisnotap  ปีที่แล้ว

      Many have commented that they like to eat squirrel.

  •  ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You are a very good videographer.❤

    • @chrisnotap
      @chrisnotap  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you very much for that great feedback!

  • @johnultimate1161
    @johnultimate1161 ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

    • @chrisnotap
      @chrisnotap  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for that nice feedback!

  • @michaelfoort2592
    @michaelfoort2592 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Pretty sure that you're an engineer. Nice plan

    • @chrisnotap
      @chrisnotap  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Actually I'm not.

  • @denniskazich7559
    @denniskazich7559 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

      Why would you do that?

    • @denniskazich7559
      @denniskazich7559 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @bssn9469
    @bssn9469 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You are a madman! I like it, YES!

  • @MrEd-kk7uj
    @MrEd-kk7uj 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Brilliant!

  • @mikek.3965
    @mikek.3965 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @christinashawgo6510
    @christinashawgo6510 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Always love the squirrel traps👍

  • @nhrabandit
    @nhrabandit 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @FD-dh2fu
    @FD-dh2fu ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great info and instructions thank you.

  • @rodolfoplasencia4953
    @rodolfoplasencia4953 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @richardbinell2053
    @richardbinell2053 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Genius. Thanks for sharing. Much respect.

  • @ronyerke9250
    @ronyerke9250 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Best squirrel trap I've seen so far. 👌

  • @gerardjohnson2106
    @gerardjohnson2106 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    COOL trap. Thanks for sharing.

  • @purdunetae2995
    @purdunetae2995 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Simple and works!

  • @sass9746
    @sass9746 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @mongrainclaude
    @mongrainclaude ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Le meilleur système !
    Oubliez tous les autres.

  • @jeffr4981
    @jeffr4981 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice work, Chris!

  • @rateit1474
    @rateit1474 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    The professional squirrel frustrater strikes again

  • @vogel-undigelgartenhd
    @vogel-undigelgartenhd 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Geniale Konstruktion. Chapeau!

  • @PredatorOmnivore
    @PredatorOmnivore ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @will5286
    @will5286 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Excellent-going to make one this week-thanks

  • @kevinwiens4804
    @kevinwiens4804 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @DaveP-sc3dp
    @DaveP-sc3dp 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

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

  • @ziggyz5577
    @ziggyz5577 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Simple and effective. I like it 👌

  • @franklegerski9682
    @franklegerski9682 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @andybobandy641
    @andybobandy641 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @chrisnotap
      @chrisnotap  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! Will do!

  • @andywright8495
    @andywright8495 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @researchcapt
    @researchcapt 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Simple yet effective.

  • @DIYflyer
    @DIYflyer ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very innovative

  • @emilflognoid1532
    @emilflognoid1532 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Pretty clever!

  • @cubaniton74
    @cubaniton74 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Very nice!

  • @ruthannegalera6594
    @ruthannegalera6594 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Excellent idea about the dollar store mesh replacement piece.

  • @garykorzelius5930
    @garykorzelius5930 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Clever, as always. Thanks

  • @faithwalker5196
    @faithwalker5196 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video

  • @vrod1a
    @vrod1a 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Awesome design 👍
    Easy and fun DIY 👍

    • @chrisnotap
      @chrisnotap  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks a lot 😊

  • @castasorto412
    @castasorto412 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was so satisfying and asmr

  • @myinfoismyinfo9533
    @myinfoismyinfo9533 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @JoseLopez-jm9ri
    @JoseLopez-jm9ri 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Genial, muy bien pensado

  • @dpjbdpjb
    @dpjbdpjb 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    very good idea

  • @Iampalindrome
    @Iampalindrome 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +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 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @rnsanders7834
    @rnsanders7834 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

    • @chrisnotap
      @chrisnotap  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Welcome aboard!

  • @ExothermicAcid
    @ExothermicAcid 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @kc6442
    @kc6442 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @BrokenArrow51
    @BrokenArrow51 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +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 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That's a great tip! Thanks.

  • @jarnold8803
    @jarnold8803 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @tkdon877
    @tkdon877 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Brilliant Chris! Those squirrels are stinkers!

  • @user-ot1bm6dl9k
    @user-ot1bm6dl9k 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +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 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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.

  • @kennethcoutinho4439
    @kennethcoutinho4439 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Awesome

  • @bigviper64
    @bigviper64 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @edgufler1122
    @edgufler1122 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @ChaoticPchi
    @ChaoticPchi ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ingenius design

    • @chrisnotap
      @chrisnotap  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! Cheers!

  • @goldwolf0606
    @goldwolf0606 ปีที่แล้ว

    😂 I love catching vermin. Cool video.

  • @Kakuren
    @Kakuren ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Squirrel Trap Monday

  • @johnpossum556
    @johnpossum556 ปีที่แล้ว +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!

  • @sketchartphoto8117
    @sketchartphoto8117 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    great

  • @blipco5
    @blipco5 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @Yellow.Dog.
    @Yellow.Dog. ปีที่แล้ว

    Yum, squirrel pie!

  • @jote2275
    @jote2275 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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?

  • @Moohasha1
    @Moohasha1 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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?

  • @paullarouche4648
    @paullarouche4648 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great design and video as always!

  • @Marzy07
    @Marzy07 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    1:32 Uh Oh 😂

  • @oculusangelicus8978
    @oculusangelicus8978 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +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.

  • @jeffnarum1373
    @jeffnarum1373 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @jamesnickelsen8563
    @jamesnickelsen8563 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

    • @randyk389
      @randyk389 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Grill em

  • @elebeu
    @elebeu ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @nnamerz
    @nnamerz ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

      I wanna know this also👍👍

    • @4Runner123
      @4Runner123 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @BatColonyEvictor
    @BatColonyEvictor ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @sunshine3914
      @sunshine3914 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @christopherwheeler688
    @christopherwheeler688 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @slipagent6
    @slipagent6 ปีที่แล้ว

    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?!

  • @SteveGuidi
    @SteveGuidi 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @irmuggle
    @irmuggle ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @raiden72
      @raiden72 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Do the Chinese eat squirrels or something?;

  • @robertobarrozo289
    @robertobarrozo289 ปีที่แล้ว

    Genial

  • @tim_slusher
    @tim_slusher 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    1:59 Tea bagged by a squirrel

  • @WmSrite-pi8ck
    @WmSrite-pi8ck 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @BillSW
    @BillSW ปีที่แล้ว +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  ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @sylvainmorency7061
    @sylvainmorency7061 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @mattgies
    @mattgies ปีที่แล้ว +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  ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @elchimpo9590
    @elchimpo9590 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @MichaelR58
    @MichaelR58 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great idea , thanks for sharing , God bless !

  • @user-sl309jd90
    @user-sl309jd90 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It’s another option opposed to killing them.

  • @davidrivers5511
    @davidrivers5511 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

    • @chrisnotap
      @chrisnotap  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Both are effective.