Raccoon avoids trap & escapes thru closed doors!

[@snyper069]

I'm an ADC Trapper and it always amazes me how smart some critters are. Couple of suggestions if you don't mind some constructive observations. Fix the trap so it can't be moved, put 1/2" hardware cloth on the back 1/3 of the trap so the animal can't reach in, put boxes along each side so the animal can't see the bait except through the open door, create a food path with a few morsels into the trap, and finally afix the bait can it won't move. Great video!

[@andrewpulido94]

What’s a good bait for them? I just started a pest control business and would like to know thanks :)

[@wyatteichinger3545]

@@andrewpulido94 i would say sardines or tuna they love those and make sure to make it so they can’t just grab it and go

[@imfromthegovandimheretohelp]

Anything sweet ​@@andrewpulido94

[@MrEunderhill]

That raccoon has had an encounter with a trap before. That's why it was refusing to go in and get the bait. You'd be surprised at how smart some of these animals are. I once had a house cat that could open a door to a room in house for instance. The cat would just get up on something near the door, put both paws on the door knob and turn the knob, then pull the door open. Never underestimate these animals intelligence.

[@nicknordstrom7509]

The part where he immediately puts his head back under the garage door after escaping. . .

[@ColleenHershon]

Priceless. He had to have one final look!

[@TheWaterlou25]

16:50 is the best moment

[@xxwhit3y16xx]

lmao didn't even notice the first time

[@littlehamster83]

***** True, I notice that too.. its furry head is like trying to look cute haha

[@danseabreeze1404]

LOL, that little face peeking through the open slit! : D : D : D

[@Zzz-nv4xi]

Homie tapped twice before leaving tho 💀

[@grannyshour6134]

This coon is alot smarter than alot of people I know!!

[@BloodstainedSinner]

Raccoons are incredibly intelligent. I'm assuming he did understand that you disconnected the garage door button, because once he pushed it the 1st time and it opened, he knew what it does. Once he pushed it the 2nd time, and nothing happened, he knew it wouldn't open again. Raccoons have this type of rational thinking. In fact, one can argue a raccoon is as capable at solving a problem as any human being. He may have also known to avoid the trap because a. he smelled human hands on the door when he sniffed, and b. he knew that it was a very odd contraption, placed their by humans, funneling him into a spot that leaves him only one escape route if he should get cornered.

[@LadySmartcat]

he may have also been trapped in one before. And since people seem to trap and release into someone elses area making it someone elses problem, this is usually the case.

[@ClayMann]

I'm certainly no raccoon expert, more of a raccoon idiot, never seen one for for real but I am extremely interested in finding out about raccoon intelligence. Some years ago when I discovered crows were this amazing species, well the corvid family really, solving problems far beyond what you'd expect something with a brain so small could do. Then of course the Octopus wowed us all more recently when it was found to have incredible intelligence, in fact its brain is practically its whole body. So are raccoons in this special category of animals that have managed to leap ahead of their rivals in intelligence? I must search to see if there are any studies.

[@JonFromWA]

LadySmartcat I think urbanizing homes on wildlife areas that are clearly meant for the wild animals is what's causing the animals to become a bit aggressive in their search for food, shelter, etc. It's not "someone else's problem, it's OUR problem.

[@JonFromWA]

***** I find catching in my opinion to be unethical and in many cases, can actually cause more harm than good to the animal in question.

[@JonFromWA]

***** yeah but i'd rather have animal control do that. Least then I'll know they'll be safe.

[@allthingsconsidered6815]

Thanks for posting this video. I had no idea how clever these guys are. :)

[@joyisntfunny]

That is not the same raccoon unless it ate a fucking cat before coming back in.

[@Zeuts85]

+Joy W Yeah lol. Don't know how somebody could mistake the two they look completely different.

[@zota6248]

+Joy Nicole its the same racoon,only this time it is wearing bulletproof vest !!!

[@SandyBarringer]

I caught a racoon in a trap similar to that last night. I looked out around 1:30 AM and he was inside trap and the door was down. This morning, I went to retrieve the racoon and the cage was empty. These guys are smart. If you notice that you have trapped one, get to it immediately. Given time, they will find a way to escape!

[@saaruhhx0]

Did anyone else notice that is not the same raccoon? Those are 2 different ones. The first is much smaller and thinner. The second is HUGE. Don't believe me? Pause it when there is a clear view of the second one, then go back to a frame that shows the first one, make the comparison! You have multiple smart raccoons in your garage my friend!! But the second one is much older as you can tell by size, and wiser. Thats why he he is smart enough to get the food and not the first raccoon :p

[@g5162]

Yes, I noticed it too

[@2TheResQ_Adoptions]

Yes, I noticed that right away, too! The 2nd one is considerably larger with different markings. ;)

[@smurvin]

Older? Definitely. Wiser? Considering he tried to get food out of a trap, I'm not sure about wiser

[@v.j.morrison1784]

I just trapped a big one like this in my attic! They are very destructive!! It couldn’t find its way out and was trying to claw through my walls and my ceiling. Yuk! My neighbor put his trap in my attic. Fish and Game told me sardines work best and she was right. The next morning I heard the door snap shut. The raccoon put up a huge fight so I recommend waiting till the critter settles down cuz my raccoon tried to swipe at my neighbor’s hand through the cage. Also, wear heavy duty gloves. We took it to the river to release and it was happy, and me too! This whole process would’ve cost me $300-$500. I’m very thankful to my neighbor for his help.

[@v.j.morrison1784]

Also wanted to add that the Fish & Game told me to cover the cage with a towel or blanket because they like dark areas and put it up against the wall because they feel more secure as if it’s going into a cave.

[@mr.randomgamer3855]

i can't believe he forced the garage open he is a monster

[@climbergreenO]

I think he unlocked it somehow with his tail, otherwise it would be impossible even for a human. Or the fat one dialed the code outside and let him out :)

[@sullyFL]

climbergreen wouldn't have been locks because it's on a track.

[@TOURMANBOB]

Another tip I discovered just last night. I failed to pin the trap down into the ground on both sides with stakes and the raccoon fought like hell and tipped the cage on it's side. This released the door stop on the top of the cage which is only held in place by gravity. So once the little door stop moved upwards (like when you are opening the cage) the door could be forced open and it allowed the coon to push open the door and escape. Lesson learned. I also wired a retaining strap to allow the cage door to be held open easily when baiting the trap (this just allows easier servicing without fighting with the door. Also allows you to set the trap off without the door going down while adjusting the trigger.

[@kellyyork3898]

I was told by an old-timer at the local Ace hardware store: they are very smart; don’t ever “corner them” if you’re not a professional-always give them a way out; they carry diseases/roundworms/rabies; they are territorial; they love marshmallows ( /so maybe use that in your trap ). Fully grown, they are the size of a dog. They hate strobe lights and loud noises, but I used a loud radio and a CD of dogs barking and still could not run them off. Good luck.

[@lauramccullough9769]

😲. They live in the trees behind my house . Saw one slide down a downspout like a fireman , then stood up with his arms out like he was about to fight me ! I'm like , maybe I want him on my good side 🤔🤭💪

[@Nirky]

LOL laughed so hard when he stuck his head back under the door!

[@rhondalees4]

What you didnt know to do was to cover the trap with towels to make it look like a cave and to use marshmallows dipped in peanut butter (irresistable!). Also, if outdoors this would avoid trapping a kitty cat by accident. The cover over the trap also makes him less scared and easier to remove/transport. You want any animal, incl. skunks (especially) to remain calm. The covering does that and it freaks them out less when they are trapped. Both racoons amd skunks love the marshmallow and peanut butter.

[@Dtoob333]

The second raccoon is a different raccoon. Look at the rings on the tails. The second raccoon has wider white rings and narrower dark rings than the first raccoon. Also, the second raccoon has a cluster of dark spots on his (her?) left rear, close to the tail. The first raccoon lacks these spots. Those traps must be fairly common, because both of those raccoons have definitely seen them before. This is a really interesting video. Thanks for shooting it and posting it!

[@davidjenson4512]

That trap is too small. Where did you get that little thing? The second racoon would have torn it apart.

[@TOURMANBOB]

Some suggestions. Put the bait on a magnetic dish and center it in the trap at the back. Secondly, block the three sides with plastic or other material attached to the cage itself to prevent them doing what you saw in this video. Thirdly, take some miniature marshmellows coated in peanut butter and set a trail leading into the cage and up to the bait. Thirdly, put a rod through the cage about 4 inches in front of the bait and 2 inches up forcing them to step over it and set off the trigger. Works 100% for me....8 nights, 7 raccoons

[@DesertEagle90]

They're 2 complete different raccoons! Notice how the one that came back in around 17:10 is alot bigger compared to the one that tried to escape? Those were different for sure

[@mooneypilotn201tm]

Put the trap in a large leaf bag so they can’t get at the food except through the trap door.

[@daviddesousa3178]

Absolutely for sure!!!

[@feralbluee]

how smart they are. just how did he spring that garage door open? this reminds of the experiments done with crows - amazing how they can figure out how to get at food.

[@zcg3]

Would have been really funny if he closed the door behind him...

[@hakos3d]

+Zeb Gardner HAHAHAHA!!!!

[@ShyFitnessgetfitnow]

Lol right

[@nancyklune52]

That was two different racoons. The last one was quite a bit larger. They are very smart. The only way I have been able to lure them into a trap like that is put the end with the food in a box that is just large enough to hold it. That way they can't get to the food through the wires. I've caught two that way and 4-5 possum's. Sometimes you can even just drape a large cloth over the end with the food in it.

[@arthurdewith7608]

Nancy Klune some times the raccoon steps over the trigger n grabs the bait and runs

[@joyisntfunny]

You know what'd be really funny if the raccoon took the camera and ran.

[@devilsmechanic5156]

+Joy Nicole i was thinking about the same. run up to the camera & slap it down then run off

[@hanschristophercharles6981]

LMFAO!!! That's the best comment yet!!

[@michaelilushin131]

Cool video, thanks for sharing! What a smart guest!! I would place the captions at the bottom of the screen (easier to read) and make the video smaller by removing footage with no action (easier to watch) ...

[@StarcraftAlphaBeta]

When I was a child. A Raccoon opened up a super hard to open Coleman Cooler that has 3 locks, opened the cardboard box, unwrapped each energy bar, without making noise, without waking us up.

[@TheRiverkayaker]

another thing that you can try is to drape a large towel or burlap over the back end of the trap so the raccoons cannot see the food through the back or the sides of the trap. they have a keen sense of smell and they will eventually go inside the trap.they are smart and they constantly evolve, so we also have to evolve and keep one step ahead of them. relocating the trap and changing it's outside appearance also helps.

[@wilburmcbride8096]

This proves how smart raccoons are. This Raccoon was probably caught in a cage before and wants no parts of it. People don't understand if you catch and release a raccoon too much they eventually catch on to you. This makes it harder to catch the next time. It can be very difficult to have a raccoon problem because if you have to put the animal down you are called a monster for doing so.

[@kennyc388]

This beautiful raccoon is smarter than SEVERAL people I know.

[@trap4live1trap44]

, beautiful I beg to differ wait till you get a couple stuck in your attic and they won't come out anything you do anything you try you can't get them then call them cute beautiful he won't do it you'll call him every name in the book that's a bad

[@colterhoeksema3582]

Ya beautiful my ass those little pricks are such a nuisance

[@quasarix]

I think that this racoon was already caught in this trap (or similar one) and was set free, and he learned his lesson. nice video :D

[@lockednloded268]

His little face at the end when he decides to just look, spots the last piece of food within reach, grabs it, and goes. LOL.

[@chrisMengland]

I feel you bro, I have a major problem with these buggers at my house and that's the only reason i trap them, for the safety of my cats. These things are ferocious. If there is food around or garbage on my deck , they will not even run away from me, they will literally hold there ground and growl and come at me.

[@CuriousOne31]

These guys are born to do this, they even got masks... This guy in particular even has a plan, look for a way out before taking anything...like he could say, if caught, I just got lost in your garage...I didn't steal anything...lol!

[@maynardcat]

I just caught mine tonight after he eluded the trap twice, he's not a happy camper. He was jumping on my legs when I went out in the yard and dive bombing the cats, and I'm in the heart of the dense part of the city. I'm taking him out to a less populated area that is heavily wooded with a creek, he'll be much happier there and I'll be happier not having to worry about being ambushed in the yard, he's the only raccoon I ever had that did that, and I also won't have to deal with the lawnmower shed roof being used as a latrine. The Wildlife people said he may be use to people and was trying to get my attention to feed him by jumping on my legs and then running up the tree. I don't dislike raccoons, and would never harm them, they are very cleaver animals and can be very playful, but they don't belong in the city.. You should use marshmallows and stick one on the trap release plate assuring it will be tripped, mine eluded my trap twice.

[@chrisbarney8044]

They might say that the city took over their homeland. We always only think of ourselves being invaded by wildlife, when it's actually the opposite situation. So, they are smart enough to take advantage of our encroachment. Unfortunately, they are the ones that pay for it with displacement and, possibly death.

[@robertpatrick1824]

We live in a rural area. I have trapped raccoon in a couple of different traps, the Havahart being the best commercial humane trap I've used. I have had a less well constructed trap destroyed by raccoons, rebuilt and destroyed. But even the Havahart has had it's door damaged or ripped off twice. The strength raccoons have is a lot and large one can destroy exactly the model shown. If you successfully trap one , if you can, deal with the raccoon in it as quickly as you can, or , like in the garage door being opened, they will figure how to get out of the trap in many cases,

[@mikeskidmore6754]

Yes the Trap in this video has a lot lighter wire than a Havahart and it's a lot cheaper too .. Woodchucks do more damage to the lighter traps than Coons do in my Experience..

[@rosierose2130]

Raccoon #1 went to go and call raccoon #2 because he's the pro with cages.

[@zota6248]

+Rose Noel that was so funny honey

[@brownieee96]

wow the one that opened the garage door is magnificent!

[@SirThunderPants]

I'm pretty sure those are two different racoons. Cool video

[@Sigma4_]

son of bitch .. he is so smart

[@karenjankowski9832]

You got that right

[@lorenzoboyd6889]

Do not touch the trap with bare hands. Use old gardening gloves to reduce the human scent. Notice the raccoon at 14:07; sniffing the door, and then not entering. Scattering some old and new grass clippings will help to obscure the scent trail.

[@robndaggi]

Nice :-) Maybe you could edit the video to show only the interesting bits. These little fellows are quite clever. We've got a mother with her 3 offspring visiting us here in Fuerth, Germany.

[@quiettornado1970]

totally agree with Mr. Dejektor. You should've wore a glove while setting it. Raccoon is no dummy. they is genius of the animal world along with squirrels, mice, crows, etc. We call them red cats in Chinese. Don't ask me why, bad translations.

[@sweetmslovinglife]

This was the funniest cutest thing to watch. You may as well just domesticate it and keep it for a pet. He's already right at home.

[@Elhardt]

It looks like it's a different raccoon that comes back into the garage in the later part of the video. It's bigger, fatter, and has thinner stripes on its tail.

[@rangur1]

i agree, it is a different raccoon.

[@davidskelly8789]

Yes agreed. Just saw your note after I posted mine.

[@joannemaes-clarke460]

those are clearly two different raccoons...;) the 2nd one is huge

[@VladTheImpalerTepesIII]

I hope this video serves as a learning experience (rather than an entertaining video) for the uploader and those with racoon problems. The problems/mistakes are easy to fix. But raccoons are smarter than most other home-intruding mammals so they are always a challenge even for professional wildlife trappers.

[@HueJazzz]

lets just face the facts, the raccoon is way more smarter than you, and you will never become a Pokémon master :(

[@victorymtc]

Hell! That was batter than most Wild Life films!

[@wzg8s7]

Now I know why I cannot get the 4th one in my garden. Thanks for the show.

[@CustomDesignzShop]

16:50 is the best finale, talk about having the last laugh 🤣😂

[@UpcomingJedi]

Well, perhaps you were looking to see if these traps are any good like me. Will the racoon/cat be able to open the door and get out? Will the animal make a hole in the sides to escape? Are these worth the money or should I go with something a little more...robust? I thought the racoon would escape the closed door of the trap, not the garage.

[@spanishcuentos9947]

A raccoon only falls for it once. These two raccoons (there are two different ones here) have been captured before with that type of trap.

[@muhammadsteinberg]

If you wanted them out put peppermint oil throughout the garage and leave it open so they can leave. The smell would keep others from coming in while the invaders exit.

[@EmmanuelNjah]

Both racoons suggest dog prof trap with peanut butter and marshmallows (enticing and irresistible), as best choice to catch them than the cage trap. RIGHT!!!!!!!!

[@ursulasmith6402]

There must be a way out of here said the joker to the thief. He singing this in his head. Lol

[@LopezFam4Productions]

I am in full agreement, perhaps putting out food sources FOR raccoons, and then keeping our fruits and plants away would be beneficial to both sides.

[@FuelSniffer]

the first one could obviously feel the draft coming from the bottom of the door and realized it as an exit point. the raccoon is not lifting the weight of the door like you would think, its likely it has springs that balance the weight of the door. garage door openers do not lift the weight of the door, the springs, if properly matched weight wise to the door will balance the door halfway up so that very little force is required to lift the door, whether it be a garage door opener or a human lifting the door.

[@PudelsRule]

That is obviously a different racoon that comes in 40 mins later.

[@ABigStep2k24]

Not sure both raccoons are the same? The one that escaped seemed smaller?

[@marthy33]

A racoon learned the code to open my daughter car door at her last apartment. Almost four (4) months later, she went to visit a former neighbor at old apartment, and the racoon came and opened her car door. The racoon remembered the combo all that time.yep! ! ! !

[@ghostofcato3052]

The fuzzy little burglar strikes again!...Lol

[@JayDee-ut5yg]

Wow that was 2 different raccoons and both are very smart!!!

[@mikev6046]

I understand that this video is old. But, I have the same trap. I used marshmallows (two) stuck to the upper corners of the back of the cage. This way, he has no choice but to come to the back of the cage to get the treat. For whatever reason, Raccoons seem to have a sugar habit and marshmallows seem to be it. In your video, the cat food in the can and the cage itself rattles too much. They're paranoid by nature and are nocturnal. All that light and rattling was a bad combination.

[@danielleb8513]

They LOVE marshmallows and peanut butter too. I made a trail to the cage and set them the same way you did but smothered in peanut butter. Worked like a charm.

[@shadowgun22]

Sly Cooper all the way, by the way research shows that these things are getting increasingly smarter.

[@positivencouragement]

Raccoons are charming, very intelligent and as evidenced in this great video, they are comical. It was so funny to see her/his little face peer under the garage door casing the garage out, making sure it was clear, the raccoon wanted the food in the trap, but knew it was a trap. I have great respect for raccoons, many live in Vancouver, providing amusing entertainment, until they mischievously knock over a garbage bins, but it is humans responsibility to keep their bins secure with gd. lids.

[@melanie83076]

Were you ever able to get it? I'm having the same issue with one in my attic and if you did get it how?

[@StunningVideos]

It ran away, but there are plenty methods shared here in comments

[@bustword]

My dad use to raise chicken in the backyard but once in a while a raccoon will come and kill/eat a chicken. My dad used the same cage trap and was never able to catch the raccoon. He now moved the chickens inside the garage. From watching this vid, looks like the garage is not going to be safe place either. :(

[@outdoormike0505]

so it was strong enough to lift a garage door, but didnt tip the trap over to dump out the food?

[@debbiechen9622]

I have found 2 different raccoon problems and the best way is to let the garage door open and it will got out and find food

[@nycredneck]

The raccoon in my barn trips the door then turns the trap over and gets the spilled cat food bait.

[@amandanimke4586]

Great video! Raccoons are incredible animals, intelligent, curious, and determined! As a wildlife rehabilitator I have had the privilege of raising orphans for release and caring for injured adults. Like most wild animals, they are usually only aggressive when they feel threatened. And sometimes an animal reacts aggressively out of fear because another human has attacked them previously. I have especially seen this in swans where stupid humans disturb and molest their nests. Think before you react, which is a broader life lesson! They have a right to be here too. And that doesn't mean they have a right to be here as long as it's not around your house. I often ask people who shout this, "have you ever considered what was there before your house was?" Wildlife habitat.

[@edwardthayer9386]

How in the hell did he push that door up with it hooked to the motor?????

[@bessiededmon2366]

I feed them every night and I have no problems with them.. They eat and leave.. I put out water and cat food and I have a bunch eating.. This keeps them out of trash cans and such and I like the little critters.. Yes they are smart and they know I will feed them.. If I don't they knock on my door LOL I don't go out side while they are eating but I have many pictures and they are cute.. So just feed them and they are not a problem.. I don't have stinky garbage because I just put it out and the raccoons eat it.. Anything.. They don't like tomatoes.. Well w/ranch dressing they do LOL... Love them..

[@meg3839]

Try grapes ;)

[@TheHorsenation]

very sweet of you

[@BYLB]

Also is it legal to feed them in your state? Be careful they are pet killers, and are very very smart to destroy properties like no other animals. they are little bears, and they will do whatever it takes to get the most out of you!

[@justgivemethetruth]

That second one is a smart successful older raccoon ... you can see he is healthy by that thick coat. he knows not to go into that trap too. It's funny that since he was not going to go into the trap that he stopped trying to get the food when the door slammed shut? What would have been the difference to him anyway?

[@leiacomenetz6172]

that was incredible. Such smart guy. Bravo for Raccoons !!!

[@jeffreylardizabal3964]

They are SO smart! I can't get mad at them. They are doing what God enabled them to do. Incredible animals. Respect LOL!!!

[@miranduri]

Kudos to the raccoon. They are smart and beautiful. I have dealt with them even inside my home. There are ways to deal with mother nature without causing harm.

[@jamesnminner1]

That was a smart, overgrown, steroid taking, masked rat. Cute though :D Funny seeing his nose just sticking under the door at the end. Really thought he'd get the food by rolling it down or something. Entertaining. Thanks for the post!

[@jelicaloveyou]

I'm assuming that garage door must be heavy. How did it left that door??

[@Chakolate]

If you really want to trap a raccoon, line the bottom of the trap with newspaper, and drape something (a large towel, etc) over it. Raccoons are far too smart to walk into an obvious trap, but they like what looks like a cave.

[@StunningVideos]

That's a good tip, thanks!

[@ursulasmith6402]

This dude is something else.

[@allfurone]

Great video. Thanks fur sharing!

[@lixandrocordero]

the first raccoon escaped when he got the garage door open, the second came attracted by the cat food smell, and was bigger and very smart. :) i love how he got out at the end, but put his head back in to steal one last thing....video was soooo long we had to scroll ...

[@TheRiverkayaker]

you need to have a lead in trail of food to lure them up to the dish inside..to modify the trap you can bolt the tin can to the solid metal floor plate in the center near the back .make sure the lenth of the bolt is short or it will bottom out on the floor when they feed from the dish the weight from the paws will successfully engage the trap. you may also want to place a heavy object on the trap to hold it in place raccoons know to knock the trap completly over to get the food. good luck.

[@idonteatcheetos]

Haha nice! I have a pet raccoon myself, I named him The Killer.

[@2TheResQ_Adoptions]

I could be mistaken but I think that's a second, bigger Raccoon that re-enters the door! Compare a screen shot of the two and you'll see a difference in size & markings.

[@2TheResQ_Adoptions]

Check out 2:42 then around 16:10.

[@huttonc1]

Rhae of Light I was going to say the same thing. The 2nd one is considerably larger ...almost twice as big.

[@2TheResQ_Adoptions]

Char lette Thank you, Charlette! I think the 2nd one is not only bigger but older, don't you?

[@SongMom8]

It’s like he KNEW that if he walked inside that he’d get trapped. I think he’s encountered traps before.

[@chefpetey]

That's nothing. The raccoon in my garage scheduled a service call online and charged the visit to my MasterCard!

[@1BL4M3S0C1TY]

It’s funny how aware they are of the noise they make. Whenever he would make a really loud noise he would run to the door to get ready to run if he heard someone coming.

[@1000whitehorses]

oh my laughing so hard right now smart little bugger but also funny when he snaps the trap rund out the door only to stick his head back in the door and grab something off the floor in front of him to eat

[@lastnn30]

the second raccoon who came 40 minutes after the first one managed to escape through the door. they look different to me, the second one look bigger. just watch the video carefully. anyway what happened? did you manage to catch them (him)

[@MikeHoncho884]

Try marshmallows with dollar store strawberry jam spooned over two marshmallows outside the trap then one the same with jam inside the trap. Works every time!!!

[@silvermystic2001]

I love how the insurance companies and/or the people that put these things down and charge out the ass for the home owner to take it back to the "wild", do they really think animals are really stupid to go into them? I mean the younger animals, maybe, but wiser older ones, I highly doubt it. How would you trap a raccoon? I have a couple and well scared if they hurt me, my animals, or the neighborhood animals.

[@wilburmcbride8096]

Did he return or was that it? Raccoons are very opportunistic creatures.

[@rickrickard2788]

Raccoons the world over, have been sharing Harvey's video, and cheering. 4 billion views.. so far. The world is indeed, in trouble.

[@ursulasmith6402]

He will solve a calculus problem in 1 minute.

[@menopassini9348]

This video is a set-up, two diiferent Raccoons. First one is a female the second is an older male. That raccoon did not lift the door, someone on the outside did. The arm of the garage door opener locks the door in place, the Raccoon looked suprised when the door moved. That cage is too small, the Raccoon's back and tail will block the door from setting if he enters to feed. Helped my buddy for years in his animal control business. We would stake the trap next to a wall so the Raccoon couldn't flip the trap over and escape. Bigger traps and Peanut Butter can catch the whole Raccoon family in one night.

[@mtrudo]

I have these outside. I stick a can of tuna in the trap.

[@elftails]

I think this is happening to us too. Did you ever get this resolved @8K Next? I'm assuming you wanted the raccoon out since you set up a cage. Someone made the comment to just leave them be, but we can't, they're pooping in our attic! Thanks so much for posting this video, I would love to know if you found a solution.

[@GILLEBRATH]

elftails m I heard noise in my attic ,investigated found fur at point of entre so I know where it is, in porch attic. I'll wait til it leaves and close up the entrance. I believe it lost it's mate because I found a big dead one this Spring and seen this one before trying to get in but I scared it off, now it 's back but it has to leave for water sometime. They can be annoying but I don't kill them just don't want em in my place. They are true survivalist and tough as nails.

[@LimmeLimbo]

Sly Cooper strikes again. Where the hell is Carmelita Fox?

[@willballforsoup1]

Im sory to hear about ur loss i have around 40 in my narborhood atleast and my cats are always geting tore up by them but i do trap release instead of useing my 22.