Abstract: The disclosure relates to a snap trap for small animals such as mice or rats, comprising a striking device which can be brought into a striking position and a standby position. The snap trap comprises a housing with a base and with an elongate inner compartment which is open at both longitudinal ends, at one longitudinal end of which an inlet opening leading to an, in particular tunnel-shaped, inlet section of the housing is arranged and at the other longitudinal end of which the striking device is arranged in a striking region of the housing. The disclosure is distinguished by the fact that the striking device is designed for at least partially closing an end opening of the inner compartment in the striking region of the housing and in particular completely closes the opening when the striking device is in the striking position.

Abstract: A snap trap (1) for mice has a pivotable bar (3), which is mounted on a base plate (2) and is prestressed in a readiness position against the spring force of a spring element (5), has a locking lever (6) for fixing the bar (3) in the readiness position and has a triggering part (4), which is provided with a bait holder (11). The triggering part (4) is mounted on the base plate (2) in the manner of a rocker. The triggering part (4) is also formed from plastic as a one-piece moulding.

Abstract: An animal trap for catching mice has a box-shaped housing with foundation housing and attached to it is the cover housing, capable of swiveling. Arranged in the interior of the housing, there is a triggering system designed like a seesaw with a stepping platform. The cover housing is locked in the open position with the help of mechanical restraint devices. A locking mechanism resting in the cover housing has an unlocking button for restoring the open position, as well as an operating button for the user to transfer the cover housing into closed position.

Abstract: An animal trap (1) for catching voles dwelling in underground tunnels comprises a housing (2) provided with two openings (11). A closing part (3) which can be moved between a closed position and an open position is mounted in the housing and has a front edge (10) for applying a, preferably fatal, closing force to a vole, wherein the closing part (3) can be held in the open position under spring preloading by means of a retaining arrangement. The closing part (3) can be moved from the closed position into the open position such that on reaching the open position, the closed part (3) is automatically locked by way of the retaining arrangement, which is operatively connected to the triggering mechanism. When the vole enters the opening, the triggering mechanism activates to trigger the closing movement of the closing part (3).

Abstract: An animal trap for catching mice has a box-shaped housing with foundation housing and attached to it is the cover housing, capable of swiveling. Arranged in the interior of the housing, there is a triggering system designed like a seesaw with a stepping platform. The cover housing is locked in the open position with the help of mechanical restraint devices. A locking mechanism resting in the cover housing has an unlocking button for restoring the open position, as well as an operating button for the user to transfer the cover housing into closed position.