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product_id: 5165213
title: "Rugged Ranch Squirrel Trap, Live Animal Catch & Release Cage, Squirrelinator, Black - Humane Indoor and Outdoor Catcher for Chipmunks and Squirrels"
brand: "rugged ranch"
price: "48.40 OMR"
currency: OMR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 7
category: "Rugged Ranch"
url: https://www.desertcart.com.om/products/5165213-rugged-ranch-squirrel-trap-live-animal-catch-and-release-cage
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region: Oman
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# Compact 23"x23"x4" size Dual-door multi-capture system Durable metal wire frame Rugged Ranch Squirrel Trap, Live Animal Catch & Release Cage, Squirrelinator, Black - Humane Indoor and Outdoor Catcher for Chipmunks and Squirrels

**Brand:** rugged ranch
**Price:** 48.40 OMR
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🐿️ Trap smarter, not harder—join the savvy pros controlling wildlife with style!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Rugged Ranch Squirrel Trap, Live Animal Catch & Release Cage, Squirrelinator, Black - Humane Indoor and Outdoor Catcher for Chipmunks and Squirrels by rugged ranch
- **How much does it cost?** 48.40 OMR with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.om](https://www.desertcart.com.om/products/5165213-rugged-ranch-squirrel-trap-live-animal-catch-and-release-cage)

## Best For

- rugged ranch enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted rugged ranch brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Compact & Portable:** Lightweight 10.4 lbs with sleek dimensions for easy transport and storage.
- • **Humane & Efficient:** Live catch-and-release or safe containment—no poisons, no mess, just smart control.
- • **Built to Last Outdoors:** Heavy-duty metal wire construction ensures no critter escapes and withstands all weather.
- • **Quick Setup & High Success:** Catch up to 25 squirrels per hour with strategic bait placement—time-saving pest management.
- • **Effortless Multi-Capture Design:** Two-door system maximizes catch rate—trap multiple squirrels without resetting.

## Overview

The Rugged Ranch Squirrelinator is a robust, humane live animal trap designed for indoor and outdoor use. Featuring a durable metal wire frame, dual-door access for multiple captures, and a compact 23"x23"x4" footprint, it offers efficient, poison-free control of squirrels and chipmunks. Lightweight and easy to transport, it enables quick setup and high catch rates, making it the go-to solution for professional-grade wildlife management.

## Description

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Review: Very Quick to Drown. Excellent trap. - Effectiveness: Today is the first day I've used this Squirrelinator trap. In preparation I also found a 3-ft square appliance drip tray at the local Habitat Re-Store for a few dollars, and use that to hold the sprinkled bait (whole peanuts plus some scratch mix), then I set the trap on top of that baited tray. The trap I bought included the black plastic basin for drowning the squirrels. I am a tender-hearted person but we are inundated with these damage-causing ground squirrels in our local area, so I hardened my heart and got to work. I set the water basin about 100 feet away on a very level (VERY LEVEL!) patch of ground and filled it completely (COMPLETELY!) full of water. (The basin is about 1.5 inches taller than the trap is.) I brought a wheelbarrow close to the trap, with a pair of thick leather gloves and a pair of pliers. The pliers are optional but they keep your hands from getting bitten while using the metal hooks on the doors, and keep your hands dry when doing other steps. Once I locked the top door (find places to hook 2 layers of underlying bars and it's very secure) and opened the 2 side doors, I went away and returned 30 minutes later. Bingo! One squirrel. I waited another 30 minutes but didn't get any more in the trap, though I knew they were all around. So I went ahead and put the whole trap into the wheelbarrow (while wearing the gloves) and rolled it up to the basin of water. Still wearing the gloves, I picked up the whole trap and set it into the water. I also had a big 3' x 3' piece of plywood nearby, and immediately set that on top so I wouldn't have to watch. I promise, PROMISE, it was only 20-25 seconds before everything was totally silent and the squirrel was dead. I didn't want any possible reviving, so I left him in the basin for a full 30 minutes just to be sure. Then I used some long BBQ tongs and the pliers on one of the side handles to lift the trap out of the water. Then I used the pliers to unhook the trap's top door and the tongs to lift out the dead squirrel. Then used the pliers again to lift the trap into the wheelbarrow, lock the top door and unlock the side doors, and roll the trap back down to the bait tray and start all over again. I've done this 5 times so far today. 30-90 minutes to catch, 1/2 hour to make sure thoroughly drowned, and start again. Four times I caught one, and one time I caught 4! Using the pliers for so many steps keeps my hands clean and dry, though of course I still wash them well when I go back inside. I live on a small acreage, so to avoid attracting coyotes and bobcats overnight, I will put the bodies into a small locking metal trash can with a plastic bag liner, and add that bag to our regular trash on collection day. I must emphasize that the water basin needs to be very level and completely full. Otherwise the squirrel will be able to get his nose above the water level. This is a very effective trap and I highly recommend it. Easy to set in a preferred location, no digging, no bloody half-dead creatures to deal with.
Review: It Ain't Cheap but It Works and It's Darned Worth It ! - I first heard about this trap on Tuesday ... ordered this model on desertcart on Wednesday ... received it by noon on Thursday ... and set/baited it in place (SO easy) that afternoon. When I first checked it at 7:45AM Friday morning I already had my first Squirrel. I released it (see below) far from my house Thursday late afternoon and reset/baited it the Squirrelinator trap back to its original location. This morning (Saturday) it was still empty when I got up. But after a quick shower I looked again. I had gotten another and there was a 3rd Squirrel roaming around the trap very interested. That squirrel seemed to love eating one of the oranges off my tree right in front of #2. But after a bit more picking up scattered pieces of bait, he left. I had breakfast and pointed out the trap to my wife, making sure she could see it from our kitchen. And guess what? Another squirrel was roaming about it. Candidly it's FAR more fun than watching TV car chases! Just as I got my binoculars totally zeroed in ... #3 gave into the Squirrelinator's temptations. Talk about quick, easy, and efficient! So right now it cost me just over $25 per squirrel ($70 divided by 3) to get rid of them. I'd certainly have willingly paid that much for a Professional Trapper. So this device is a good value AND investment. And I fully expect to catch more and very quickly. Fyi, I've read a number of reviews that talk about what type of bait to use, its cost, and blah-blah-de-blah. I first threw a small handful of nuts into it. Then, given the fact that the squirrels were feasting on my citrus, I decided to go a little bit off their comfort zone. I added a small handful of Honey Bunches of Oats Cereal, scattering a few flakes around both of the trap's 2 entries. They LOVE it. And it is really fun watching one squirrel in the trap inadvertently kick a flake or two outside of it to the next victim. So try using Honey Bunches of Oats Cereal as bait. I figured they might like it as much as me and they DO !! A final note: While Squirrels are cute they are anything but nice. Watch some of the posted videos and you will witness very mean, dangerous animals that like to bite however "cute" you may think they are. Then think about YOUR kids or grandkids being out there wanting to "play" with or pet them. NOT A GOOD IDEA. I even read that "relocated" squirrels (up to 3 miles away) can find their way back. And those that don't return only continue causing the same problems for their new neighbors as they did for you. So I thought about what I should do. So I prayed on how I should remove them (permanently) from my yard. I sought the advise of my local clergy who suggested praying for their both our souls. And in the end he even baptized them for me. Whatever you choose to do, do the right thing for everyone. Suggestion: Try to find a Squirrelinator that has a "basin". Mine did not have one but not a big deal all things considered. But the basin allows you an easy way to relocate your nasty squirrels however you choose without having a big mess in your car or pickup that is not easy to clean up. The empty shipping box is a good alternative. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND the Squirrelinator !! Good luck. UPDATE AFTER TWO WEEKS: 22 Squirrels ... but I repositioned the trap at the corner of my driveway trying to catch a couple of them at the front of my house. The trap was on hard cement. And I got one. But after about 3 hours in the trap he was able to escape! I think it was because it was on that hard surface and the squirrel was able to get its paw under the entry and pry it open. But I stand firm on how I rated it. 22 Squirrels in 2 weeks? WOW !!! I am So impressed !!!!! And they still love Honey Bunches of Oats for bait.

## Features

- Allow the safe confinement of small and live woodland and grassland animals like rodents and squirrels with this large rat trap with no rat poison needed
- Outdoor mouse trap is constructed with durable metal wire enabling effective captures of critters ensuring they remain securely contained preventing any unintended escapes
- Dimensions 23" x 23" x 4" (L x W x H) with a weight of 10.4 lbs; Compact design ensures convenient storage and facilitates effortless transport from the live trap to the woods
- Save time and effort in managing wildlife nuisances using the humane mouse trap and capture up to 25 squirrels within an hour by properly positioning the bait
- Features a top lid for the hassle-free release of animals from your property and a 2-door system that maximizes access for capturing multiple animals

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0046VJ8RU |
| Best Sellers Rank | #2,228 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #2 in Hunting Cage Traps #121 in Pest Control Traps |
| Brand | Rugged Ranch |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (7,302) |
| Department | Shop by Product > Traps & Cages |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00089555900034 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Is Electric | No |
| Item Weight | 6.4 pounds |
| Item model number | 100063928 |
| Manufacturer | HORIZON DISTRIBUTION |
| Material | Metal |
| Number of Pieces | 1 |
| Product Dimensions | 23"L x 23"W x 4"H |
| Style | Squirrel |
| Target Species | Squirrel |
| UPC | 089555900034 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Rugged Ranch
- **Is Electric:** No
- **Item Weight:** 6.4 Pounds
- **Material:** Metal
- **Number of Pieces:** 1
- **Product Dimensions:** 23"L x 23"W x 4"H
- **Style:** Squirrel
- **Target Species:** Squirrel
- **UPC:** 089555900034
- **Unit Count:** 1.0 Count

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: I noticed one of these is offered without the basin. What is the purpose of the basin? Thanks.**
A: Ground squirrels coats can begin to smell badly from running around in the dirt and heat during the summer months.  The basin is used for giving them a good shampooing to freshen them up prior to releasing.   It's fun and squirrels really enjoy it.  I recommend using a flea shampoo (with a nutty fragrance) as these cute furry little critters are occasionally tested and found to carry the bacterium, Yersinia Pestis.  Yes, I'm talking about the Bubonic/Black Plague.  I wouldn't kid you.

**Q: What is the best bait to use for Squirrels (Got them in my garage and now going up walls and how should it be used in trap?**
A: Cut up apples seems to work best.  I think the squirrels can smell the apples better when they are freshly cut in pieces.  I got 12 squirrels at one time in the trap by just useing the apples.

**Q: What keeps the doors shut while the trapped squirrels are being transported to some other place?**
A: This is somewhat of a lengthy answer...The trap has two tunnel entrance doors. These are gravity doors that the squirrel can push through to get inside, but they dont have the ability to lift it and get out. Once the squirrels are inside the trap, there are two security doors that close to cover the tunnel and ensure that if one of the gravity doors were to open, the squirrels still can not get out as the security door is tightly fastened.

**Q: Does this work for burrowing ground squirrels?**
A: For burrowing squirrels I had them take my bait through the bottom and top when I just set this trap on the ground by itself.  I had to set it on a piece of plywood or concrete slab then put another piece of plywood on the top with a heavy rock to hold it down.  Worked like a charm after that, but only one at a time.  They were very aggressive little buggers so multiples wouldn't get into the cage together.  They really liked pet-store bird feed and white bread as bait.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very Quick to Drown. Excellent trap.
*by H***E on June 27, 2025*

Effectiveness: Today is the first day I've used this Squirrelinator trap. In preparation I also found a 3-ft square appliance drip tray at the local Habitat Re-Store for a few dollars, and use that to hold the sprinkled bait (whole peanuts plus some scratch mix), then I set the trap on top of that baited tray. The trap I bought included the black plastic basin for drowning the squirrels. I am a tender-hearted person but we are inundated with these damage-causing ground squirrels in our local area, so I hardened my heart and got to work. I set the water basin about 100 feet away on a very level (VERY LEVEL!) patch of ground and filled it completely (COMPLETELY!) full of water. (The basin is about 1.5 inches taller than the trap is.) I brought a wheelbarrow close to the trap, with a pair of thick leather gloves and a pair of pliers. The pliers are optional but they keep your hands from getting bitten while using the metal hooks on the doors, and keep your hands dry when doing other steps. Once I locked the top door (find places to hook 2 layers of underlying bars and it's very secure) and opened the 2 side doors, I went away and returned 30 minutes later. Bingo! One squirrel. I waited another 30 minutes but didn't get any more in the trap, though I knew they were all around. So I went ahead and put the whole trap into the wheelbarrow (while wearing the gloves) and rolled it up to the basin of water. Still wearing the gloves, I picked up the whole trap and set it into the water. I also had a big 3' x 3' piece of plywood nearby, and immediately set that on top so I wouldn't have to watch. I promise, PROMISE, it was only 20-25 seconds before everything was totally silent and the squirrel was dead. I didn't want any possible reviving, so I left him in the basin for a full 30 minutes just to be sure. Then I used some long BBQ tongs and the pliers on one of the side handles to lift the trap out of the water. Then I used the pliers to unhook the trap's top door and the tongs to lift out the dead squirrel. Then used the pliers again to lift the trap into the wheelbarrow, lock the top door and unlock the side doors, and roll the trap back down to the bait tray and start all over again. I've done this 5 times so far today. 30-90 minutes to catch, 1/2 hour to make sure thoroughly drowned, and start again. Four times I caught one, and one time I caught 4! Using the pliers for so many steps keeps my hands clean and dry, though of course I still wash them well when I go back inside. I live on a small acreage, so to avoid attracting coyotes and bobcats overnight, I will put the bodies into a small locking metal trash can with a plastic bag liner, and add that bag to our regular trash on collection day. I must emphasize that the water basin needs to be very level and completely full. Otherwise the squirrel will be able to get his nose above the water level. This is a very effective trap and I highly recommend it. Easy to set in a preferred location, no digging, no bloody half-dead creatures to deal with.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It Ain't Cheap but It Works and It's Darned Worth It !
*by R***T on June 5, 2021*

I first heard about this trap on Tuesday ... ordered this model on Amazon on Wednesday ... received it by noon on Thursday ... and set/baited it in place (SO easy) that afternoon. When I first checked it at 7:45AM Friday morning I already had my first Squirrel. I released it (see below) far from my house Thursday late afternoon and reset/baited it the Squirrelinator trap back to its original location. This morning (Saturday) it was still empty when I got up. But after a quick shower I looked again. I had gotten another and there was a 3rd Squirrel roaming around the trap very interested. That squirrel seemed to love eating one of the oranges off my tree right in front of #2. But after a bit more picking up scattered pieces of bait, he left. I had breakfast and pointed out the trap to my wife, making sure she could see it from our kitchen. And guess what? Another squirrel was roaming about it. Candidly it's FAR more fun than watching TV car chases! Just as I got my binoculars totally zeroed in ... #3 gave into the Squirrelinator's temptations. Talk about quick, easy, and efficient! So right now it cost me just over $25 per squirrel ($70 divided by 3) to get rid of them. I'd certainly have willingly paid that much for a Professional Trapper. So this device is a good value AND investment. And I fully expect to catch more and very quickly. Fyi, I've read a number of reviews that talk about what type of bait to use, its cost, and blah-blah-de-blah. I first threw a small handful of nuts into it. Then, given the fact that the squirrels were feasting on my citrus, I decided to go a little bit off their comfort zone. I added a small handful of Honey Bunches of Oats Cereal, scattering a few flakes around both of the trap's 2 entries. They LOVE it. And it is really fun watching one squirrel in the trap inadvertently kick a flake or two outside of it to the next victim. So try using Honey Bunches of Oats Cereal as bait. I figured they might like it as much as me and they DO !! A final note: While Squirrels are cute they are anything but nice. Watch some of the posted videos and you will witness very mean, dangerous animals that like to bite however "cute" you may think they are. Then think about YOUR kids or grandkids being out there wanting to "play" with or pet them. NOT A GOOD IDEA. I even read that "relocated" squirrels (up to 3 miles away) can find their way back. And those that don't return only continue causing the same problems for their new neighbors as they did for you. So I thought about what I should do. So I prayed on how I should remove them (permanently) from my yard. I sought the advise of my local clergy who suggested praying for their both our souls. And in the end he even baptized them for me. Whatever you choose to do, do the right thing for everyone. Suggestion: Try to find a Squirrelinator that has a "basin". Mine did not have one but not a big deal all things considered. But the basin allows you an easy way to relocate your nasty squirrels however you choose without having a big mess in your car or pickup that is not easy to clean up. The empty shipping box is a good alternative. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND the Squirrelinator !! Good luck. UPDATE AFTER TWO WEEKS: 22 Squirrels ... but I repositioned the trap at the corner of my driveway trying to catch a couple of them at the front of my house. The trap was on hard cement. And I got one. But after about 3 hours in the trap he was able to escape! I think it was because it was on that hard surface and the squirrel was able to get its paw under the entry and pry it open. But I stand firm on how I rated it. 22 Squirrels in 2 weeks? WOW !!! I am So impressed !!!!! And they still love Honey Bunches of Oats for bait.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by J***S on July 24, 2025*

If I could give it 1000 stars I would. It’s so rare for something to do exactly what it’s advertised to do, to the letter. Had massive rat problem in and around chicken coop. So many, it was drawing in foxes and feral cats, but with no success as the rats would hide in the coop. Tried bucket traps etc, but nothing worked. Took a shot on this and did as instructed. Tied the trap door open for a few days and baited with some cattle grain. Cut the string and by that evening, one or two were caught. By the next day, 17 were in the trap. Dunked and discarded them for the critters. Super easy to use and to clean out, which I had been worried about, given how small the exit hatch is. Not a problem at all. One tip I saw online was to place the trap on a board, so that they couldn’t tunnel under to eat the bait. Did that from the start. It 100% works. There’s so many BS claims about diff traps on the market, but this one is for real. I know it’s expensive, I had a hard time with the price too, but it’s going to last through my grandkid’s lifetimes and is built really well. If you have a rat problem, this is the solution. Any cheaper thing you buy is just going to be a waste of the money you could have spent on this. UPDATE: put the empty trap back in the chicken coop, in the same spot. Went out today to put some bait in, and it was already full of rats again. At least another 15.. with no bait! Greatest rat trap of all time. Feels like I should buy a pet python or something now since feeding it would be free.

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