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Can I use coconut oil instead of vegetable oil?

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Yes, it will still work and should get the animal unstuck.

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What if I get a tiny baby mouse stuck in the trap? Do I need to use something different?

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No, you wouldn't have to. Most mouse traps are designed to trap all kinds and sizes of rats and mice.

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Is the glue harmful to humans if in direct contact with skin?

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Not unless you're exposed for a while, wash it off when you can and you should be fine.

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Can the rat trap be reused once the rat is freed?

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No, as most of the methods in this article suggest using water or oil to loosen the glue. Once that's been done, the trap won't be reusable.

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I get very emotional, what if I can't bear to let it go?

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Same for me. If you want to keep it, then buy a cage and other needed supplies. If you don't want to keep it, then carefully remove it and release it into the woods or your designated location.

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Is it legal to find and tame mice?

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Yes, but your state might have laws against keeping wild mice, so it's best to do some research first.

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What should I use if I don't have gloves?

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You could use plastic Ziploc bags over your hands, or you could put a trash bag over your arms while you remove the mouse.

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Can I kill it instead of releasing it?

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You can if you want, but it's cruel to kill it if you don't have to, and it's also very, very messy.

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How can you remove a cat stuck in the glue?

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Take it to a vet.

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If the mouse's whole body is stuck to the trap, is it still possible to get it off?

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Yes, just be careful and gentle. Don't try to rip the mouse off of the trap. You could seriously injure them.

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Is the mouse going to bite me if I do this?

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They might try to bite you if they feel threatened. Try wearing gloves designed for handling roses if you're worried about this. And get medical attention ASAP if the mouse bites your exposed skin.

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Will the mouse still survive if I missed putting the towel over it and also got set free immediately?

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It's impossible to know for sure, but the mouse is probably okay. The towel is mainly for keeping the mouse calm while you help them out of the trap.

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What if the mouse tries to bite the towel or you?

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If you wear sturdy gloves, the mouse will not be able to hurt you. Gloves designed for handling roses will work.

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Can I fill up a large bowl with dish soapy water (just enough to submerge their body but not their head) and put them in their to wash the oil off? I already did that with 1 I rescued from a trap.

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Yes, but it is not necessary. Use a paper towel and "bathe" it. Dampen the paper towel with soap, then wipe the mouse, gently.

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Mice quit going to the snap traps I have, what should I do?

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Try smellier, different baits. Try a trap with a large trigger pad, as these are more likely to catch mice. A good one is "the better mousetrap" by Intruder.

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What can I use to keep the mouse if I don’t have a tank?

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You should not keep a wild mouse, as there are much better mice at your local pet store.

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I can't wash the oil off the mouse, it keeps trying to jump out and escape. Should I just release it?

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Yes, that is fine. As long as the mouse is out of the trap, the oil shouldn't matter; it will groom itself anyway.

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