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Rat Snap Trap Rat Kill

Ratings & Reviews for TOMCAT Rat Snap Trap Rat Kill

4.1
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 4.1 out of 5
816 Reviews


77% Recommend this product

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What Customers Are Saying

Customers praise this trap for its effectiveness, with most reporting successful catches within hours and many capturing multiple rodents. The removable bait cup and easy hand or foot setting are frequently highlighted as user-friendly advantages that eliminate finger injury risks. However, some customers express concerns about inconsistent killing performance, noting trapped rats remaining alive, and a few report mechanical failures like premature snapping or detaching components. Despite these drawbacks, most reviewers consider it reliable and plan to repurchase.

Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.
816 Customer Reviews

Would Not Recommend

pack rats in Arizona can cause a lot of damage and this trap works very well for them.

November 10, 2026
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Product is amazing

Amazing professional, great service love Lowe’s. Don’t go anywhere else.

November 8, 2026
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Please be aware these traps did NOT kill instantly

Would Not Recommend

We purchased these traps because we wanted a quick, humane way to deal with rats getting into our laundry room. We understand that rodents can cause damage and create health concerns, but we also believe that no animal deserves to suffer unnecessarily. The first rat was caught during the night, but the trap did not kill it. We discovered it still alive the following morning, and my partner had to put it out of its misery. We hoped that was an isolated incident, but the same thing happened with...

November 5, 2026
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We're sorry to hear about your disappointment with Tomcat Rat Snap Trap, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback.

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Tomcat Consumer ServicesNovember 9, 2026

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Successful Quickly

Would Recommend

Placed two traps in backyard early afternoon baited with peanut butter dipped in birdseed, next morning two large catches that match the two I’ve seen over the past week or two.

October 27, 2026
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A better rat trap

A time to kill...Rats. 2 in one night

October 26, 2026
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Good Trap

Would Recommend

Bought 2 of this type trap, it works well and seems durable

October 25, 2026
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best at catching tails and limbs

Would Not Recommend

ever wanted to have someone hold a live rat down for you so you can kill it yourself? go no further than this torture device! perfect for the neighborhood sadist. stick to the wood snap traps they're way more effective and far cheaper.

October 22, 2026
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We're sorry to hear about your disappointment with Tomcat Rat Snap Traps, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback.

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Tomcat Consumer ServicesOctober 22, 2026

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Best killer trap ever!

Would Recommend

Purchased trap 3 weeks ago. Killed 3 large rats. Easy to use and bait. Very easy to use, do not have to touch the dead rat.

October 21, 2026
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Strong trap

Would Recommend

This gets the job done

October 20, 2026
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This is a great trap!

Would Recommend

This has been the best rat trap I’ve ever used! Have used other rat traps and they were apparently not as successful as this product.

October 20, 2026
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Highly effective and affordable

Would Recommend

This trap works!! I caught a baby opossum and a rat in my grill in the first week that I bought it. Effective trigger system. Easy to set and easy to clean.

October 19, 2026
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Great combination to get rid of rats.

Would Recommend

Quickly got rid of all the rats in my garage.

October 18, 2026
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