spring traps
Mechanical animal catchers
Spring traps are mechanical devices that use a spring-loaded mechanism to catch or kill animals.
The spring stores energy until triggered, then snaps shut with force.
Common types include mousetraps and leghold traps used by hunters and pest controllers: We set spring traps along the barn walls.
- snareDevice for catching prey
- catchSeize or snag
- jawBone holding teeth
- metalHard conductive solid
- teethEnamel-covered chewing structures
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trapping mechanism type
spring trapscage traps
Enclosures for catching animals alive
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