Who Invented The First Mouse Trap? The Fascinating History of the Snap Trap. Mousetrap Monday

[@ShawnWoodsMousetrapMonday]

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[@brianlanders5306]

Personally, I like the history just as much as the reviews. You out done yourself Shawn Woods, and you put yourself in danger.

[@cougar02000]

I found that bit of mousetrap history interesting, it'd be nice to hear a bit more history on different styles of mousetraps.

[@Skynd303]

I would like to see his whole collection as well!

[@JorgeJimenez2020]

@@Skynd303 yes, we are overdue an overview of the collection!

[@7xvnsxnz]

It’s always fun to see someone with so much passion on a subjects

[@TNT003]

@@JorgeJimenez2020 that probably won't happen. Mouse trap collectors are usually very secretive and frankly I'm surprised he even shows one at a time

[@tpl608]

As always Shawn, gloves Shawn, gloves. Protect yourself and your family.

[@CameronJP]

Would love to hear more History of different styles of mouse traps.

[@TurtleDude05]

This was really fascinating. And maybe one of my favorite videos you've ever done. I would love to see more like it, mixed in with all the other great content you provide.

[@jpendowski7503]

Shawn this is excellent content. It is fun to have a break from flawed modern inventions to see the history of humans trapping pests. You have a loyal viewer & subscriber who appreciates the effort and thorough investigation of your videos. It would be enjoyable to see a selection of your personal collection grouped near modern versions that are similar. If possible to see them in action side-by-side, if it would not damage your valuable ones. Also your build of the original trap is appreciated, and the natural delivery without editing your injury makes it real. Cheers

[@-danR]

Shawn never used to injure himself that way.

[@Svensk7119]

I would also like to see that. A mousetrap gauntlet! Also, you should invent your own design/brand of mousetrap. Thousands would be bought simply from thine own expertise!

[@kareno8634]

This was *GREAT to hear the History! THANKS Shawn!* Any time you want to Show, Teach us the Making of a Trap .... You've Caught the attention of Many.

[@DonnyMorgan-i3v]

You really are good at re-creating these old mouse traps traps 🪤

[@firstnlastnamethe3rd771]

"They made billions, and caught millions" Sounds about right.

[@monkeygraborange]

Dang! I just _knew_ you were going to nail your finger on that trap!!! Thanks for a most interesting history lesson!

[@sammartin9603]

This was cool to learn, thank you for the quick history on the snap trap.

[@rbalara31]

Honestly, I like these style videos more than videos of mice being caught, specially with how sensitive KZbin is with content these days.

[@johncoops6897]

This is *VERY GOOD* - Probably the best Shawn Woods video I have ever seen.

[@Skynd303]

My most favorite style snap trap is the ones where the kill bar is over the head or at 90 degrees. Gives them a nanosecond les to run!!

[@EVniomendoza]

Hi! I feel like you’ll never see this but taking a chance. There was an old killtrap video you made 3 years ago using a 3D printed walk the plank trap using a water bucket. I was wondering if you could potentially bring that trap back with the humane tank trap. I loved watching the mice interact and explore the tank and seeing how they behave when trapped in a space where they have their needs met. Its so cool watching how wild mice behave in comparison to pet mice bred in captivity.

[@fernandop1]

6:29 OUCH!

[@elNathNY]

Love this video. It's bringing back the spirit of your earlier primitive hunting videos.

[@joanbennettnyc]

Yes!

[@hubbcap18]

Have you all subscribed yet? The man literally provides sweat, blood, and tears for us.

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Long ago and watch 'em all.

[@dawnmichelle4403]

Love this history video! You could tell you put your blood, sweat, and tears into it 😄❤️

[@davidoconn9352]

Love the history and the fact that you often subject yourself to the same fate ....

[@darlatidwell6255]

Those antiques withstood the test of time really well. You have a nice collection of them I bet. I wouldn't mind having a dragon trap. See you next time Shawn.

[@MySweetBijou]

This was fascinating. I'd honestly LOVE more mouse trap history videos. Or any topics you'd find interesting and relevant!

[@soabtanmnl]

Fantastic video. With your growing collection of vintage traps and replicas, and wealth of knowledge, I would be very interested in seeing more videos of this nature. With so many unique trap designs, such as noose, dunking, crushing, live trapping, and so on, it'd be interesting to see the iteration of multiple trap types over the years.

[@alphaxanon]

Wow, great video Shawn! Victor probably knows everything you said, but still prints historical inaccuracies on their packaging.

[@beatadalhagen]

I enjoy the off and on history lessons.

[@aintit]

Very fascinating honestly. It's crazy how much history something as simple as a snap trap has.

[@nelsonnichols922]

Loved the history lesson. But I was squirming watching you handle that trap with the wicked teeth.

[@MuskratOutdoors]

That was very interesting Shawn. As a trapper, I would not like to set some of those traps with teeth. It hurts bad enough to get smacked with one without!!

[@mikeh8228]

Thanks, Shawn! Always interesting to see where our modern devices came from!

[@terrireddish2522]

I love history and learning things,I especially enjoyed seeing the original ones with original paper instructions and company name, very good 👍

[@DaleStLouis-xb5mx]

Facinating history and you present it well! Thanks!

[@madtabby66]

I find it amazing if you go back in history, Hooker is a really common last name, but now very rare.

[@jamesdlin7]

Even in a video where Shawn isn't handling mice, he still needs a good pair of gloves.

[@seanfoltz7645]

That was very interesting - kudos for shrugging it off when you got shredded by that last trap.

[@The_Modeling_Underdog]

"Everything you always wanted to know about mouse traps (but were afraid to ask)". Love these History snippets, Shawn. Keep 'em coming.

[@shaunbarnett2972]

THis was genuinely interesting. You should do more history lessons. And longer videos are nice for when someone is just settled in happy to watch something without continually moving to the next video. Great work.

[@justinarney3050]

Really liked this format of history of mouse traps. I hope you do more in the future!

[@zobygaming1154]

this guy is so cool man, gets 2 holes in his hand not a squeak out of him

[@JorgeJimenez2020]

Hey, this was a great new video format with some history. I feel like I learned something! If nothing else, to stay away from traps that are too vicious that they attack someone with so much mousetrap experience!

[@happyman4914]

Your copy of that antique mouse trap is just fantastic !!!

[@sharpwolf5663]

I’m glad your still uploading Shawn, I’m not sure if you remember me but I’ve been subbed for 4 years now ❤️❤️❤️ I love your vids. Never stop uploading 😁❤️

[@lynxproductions]

That was a fun history lesson. Cool to see the evolution.

[@cathacks420]

Thank you! Doing a project about inventions and I thought the mousetrap would be fun, this was a good informational video :)

[@joanbennettnyc]

Shawn, this was GREAT!!!! Thank you

[@ronrichmond4694]

That was a really nice replica you built! 👍❤️👍

[@davemcddd]

I really enjoyed watching this mouse trap history video! You should definitely make more of these types.

[@Whoozerdaddy]

Very interesting, Shawn. I really enjoy historic content. Well done.

[@nerminjahic4125]

Nice job on the trap. Please do continue making these History videos.

[@davidbenner2289]

I loved it. I learned a lot of the inventive mind of the American and British inventors. I'm related Eli Whitney, George Eastman, a few others, including the one who who made the retractable light/Chandelier.

[@rachelplatt8632]

That was pretty interesting!!! Thanks for sharing that bit of history 😊😊

[@jonminer9891]

Hi, Shawn, I appreciate History videos. Keep 'em comin'! Thanks for sharing! Stay Healthy!

[@AntonioEligius]

>Says "I gotta be careful" ... >Continues setting it without any kind of finger protection Don't be impatient, just put on a heavy leather glove.

[@mightymaxx1]

Great call on the content. I love all your content and I really dig the history lessons.

[@trondundermuff3564]

This was great. I love this kind of thing. Keep dishing out the history

[@vaazig]

I thought of "tasting history with Max Miller". It would be very interesting to have a series: "trapping history" where different trap styles through history are presented. You're probably too busy, but it's an idea.

[@avicadoklein5428]

Ooh that would be a good crossover

[@warrmalaski8570]

A lot of the traps in the book, he mentioned, have videos on them.

[@wilhelmpettygrove7857]

Thank you for sharing all your information

[@cindy5562]

I'd like to see every one of your multiple mice catching traps (ulick repeater- spin the log, walk the planks, etc) all lined up in action in a row for a few days. count how many you get.

[@SomeoneSmarter]

My heart sank a little when I saw your mousetrap go off on your hand.

[@AlexFalkenberg]

background and history videos are pretty interesting, actually.

[@vdwalt4464]

I enjoyed this video as much as any of your regular ones!

[@sinnombre__]

6:40 *Literally gets stabbed by a (at least deadly-looking) trap* Shawn: Oops, gotta be careful next time

[@rebeccaanne9863]

Love anthropology, especially every day tools used by ancient peoples; so that Egyptian trap was awesome. Do you have any other snap traps from other ancient peoples? What about ancient live catch traps?

[@garryhammond3117]

That was FANTASTIC! - Thanks so much! - Very interesting - I love history.

[@riceracm]

When that last trap snapped into his finger, I gasped so loud I scared awake my sleeping cat! 😬🐈😱

[@br4nd0nh347]

I was wincing the whole time.

[@riceracm]

YOU. AND. ME. BOTH! 😬

[@DanielEstes88]

I really liked the history style video! Well done.

[@rodgerhatfield3068]

Love your channel!

[@pierrec1590]

... And Shawn Woods has developed one to catch KZbin creators! ;-)

[@almusur1781]

Okay, that was fascinating. Thank you so much for that terrific history lesson.

[@Grndl42]

Love this adventure into history. Hope you do more

[@TreyCook21]

That was quite good. I enjoy a bit of accurate history.

[@Hallo-Hallo]

Thanks! Greetings from Norway!

[@ThomasLeonard454]

Thank you, this was great history that was more interesting than I thought it would be, and I watched all the way to the snap at the end.

[@MARKE911]

I enjoy the history behind the traps. Thanks

[@cliffordgarstka8224]

Awesome video, fantastic content, thank you!

[@knightofastora1324]

There's gotta be a better way to set that Job Johnson lol... If I was gonna improve the design for easier use I would add a hook somewhere near the back of the trap so I could hook a loop of paracord around the front teeth and secure the jaw to the base while I was getting the trigger set. That should prevent the jaw from closing on your hand if the trigger slips during the setup process

[@ivanbrandholt]

Like Ur historytime, ... an all of Mousetrap Monday! - Thank You

[@markmcminn5100]

Shawn, great work. More history OF videos please :)

[@AaronzDad]

Fascinating info, thanks Shawn!

[@momolpet]

Love to hear the history of things I use. I would like to hear more.

[@samsen3965]

6:24 You fool me once, "Shame on you". You fool me 5, 6, or many more times, "I'm Shawn Woods".

[@mickymouse1232]

IT WAS INTERESTING -- 100%

[@djambu]

Thank you Mr Job Johnson.

[@matthines41]

Shawn I love that video and I love your history lessons on all your stuff good job on that one nobody has a Videos like you keep up the good work thank you

[@kyoopihd]

You got my vote for interest in this style of video!

[@matthewday7565]

That original style trap is FIERCE!

[@theescottebner]

That video was great. Would love to see more!!

[@Bear-Ur2ez]

I really like this. I find it extremely interesting . Thank you for your research and posting your findings.

[@SentryOrion]

i love da history vids, keep up the good work my man!

[@72polara]

Great video on a bit of mousetrap history.

[@tpl608]

Will we be seeing a video of Shawn's bleeding finger mousetrap used on mice? Got to make sure your hard work pays off and works.

[@rango_unchained]

Great history lesson, I definitely learned something new. Bummer about your blood letting, ouch. I wonder how many people in the 1847 era bought this trap and suffered the same fate. It's obvious why there's only a couple of these original traps left in existence.

[@censusgary]

You history videos are my favorites.

[@rwdkai]

Interesting, thank you.

[@automaticmattywhack1470]

Sockdologer is such a great word. BTW- Sockdologizing was one of the last words heard by Abraham Lincoln: “Don’t know the manners of good society, eh? Well I guess I know enough to turn you inside out, old gal - you sockdologizing old man-trap!” from "Our American Cousin."

[@SandrA-hr5zk]

Have you dug deeper into spring loaded traps?? What about larger hunting traps that use the same mechanism? Did they scale up for trappers or scale down when cities became more populated for pests?

[@MyNathanking]

1:46: 24 nails in that trap head there.

[@rixretros]

Thanks for an interesting history lesson, Shawn.

[@beccaburand6553]

I found out, that if you use peanut butter as bait, that if you put underneath the bait tray they seem to be much more efficient.

[@jerrycapizzi2081]

Fascinating information. Loved this.