The Rolling-Walk The Plank Hybrid Mousetrap. Invented by a youtube viewer. Mousetrap Monday

The Rolling-Walk The Plank Hybrid Mousetrap. Invented by a youtube viewer. Mousetrap Monday
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[@ShawnWoodsMousetrapMonday]

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[@iamTheSnark]

You could put some oil in the bucket. Then the mice can't escape, and it's still a live catch trap.

[@icebear2814]

I think the mirror was meant to make the mouse think the plank was longer and it was safe because there was another mouse on it. If they don't think they're getting towards the end they won't be hesitant. That's my guess at least.

[@Kyronsk8]

Ice Bear I came here to comment this... 👍🏽

[@jarodmorris611]

@@Kyronsk8 - me too so I'm just gonna thumbs up your comment too

[@einlander_915]

Or it could cause the mouse to think another mouse is there to steal the food. It would cause them to be reckless and rush to the food and their death.

[@miguelarredondo3481]

You are right. A rat will trust a place if it sees a mate around. If they don't they're really cautious.

[@mtgreengarden]

can mice see in the mirror in the dark?

[@LightningSe7en]

For the hybrid trap, it seemed that they were cautious of the plastic footing. See how they actively keep a single foot on the wood part. Try painting on the transparent plastic. Adds grip and perhaps won't spook the rats instantly.

[@hughbrackett343]

I was rooting for the hybrid trap but it seems they don't trust the slick plastic. Maybe even put non-slip paint on it.

[@-danR]

That trap on the right 0:24 is going to spook them meeces right away if they walk up to it from that side. It's like: "Where y' think you're goin' rat-boy...?"

[@davidhenderson3400]

Replace the plastic bottle with a metal can like the one used in the rolling can trap

[@2010jalvarez]

@David Henderson, I was thinking the exact same thing.

[@FrostMonolith]

The mirror's purpose was for the wild mice to try "engage" with the mirror mouse. Either he's racing for the bait, or trying to communicate with it. A unique lure to make them go to the edge.

[@penmaker8665]

Exactly what I was thinking

[@jbean530]

Some mice like to look at themselves.

[@Mr.Nicholas69]

Shawn has inspired me to invent my own mouse trap. I’m excited to start building it today. All the plans are done. Can’t wait to test it out. If it works well I would love to share it with the Mouse Trap Monday.

[@NinjapowerMS]

Be sure to post it on yt

[@JohnLeePettimoreIII]

I can't speak for anyone else, but I'm looking forward to some crazy homebrew concoction. 😃

[@DGA2000]

You go! Would love to see it

[@BiskviLover]

good luck! :)

[@Mr.Nicholas69]

It’s been built. It turned out amazing. And will be a very effective at catching multiple mice. I can’t wait to test it out. I realized I over complicated my original design while building it so I simplified it and it ended up even better. And best of all it only cost me under $5 to make it. This might have to be my KZbin debut. Lol

[@jaw-knee-5]

All these traps appear to automatically give them a little flip.

[@dandanthedandan7558]

The soup can gave them a little roll tho. 6/10 make them a flip.

[@Mr_Right]

Autoflip!

[@TERRORoftheLORD]

LOL

[@deansqwilliams8821]

I don't get this at all

[@mitchelletzkin1321]

@@deansqwilliams8821 Watch more of his videos. He always gives the dead mice a little flip out of a trap

[@l3tho_]

i think the mirror is there so the mice don't see that the plank ends and think its a bridge.

[@AndyFisenden]

I agree, I think it's so the plank appears double in length

[@TruthNerds]

Mice have poor vision and they are nocturnal, i.e. it will be really dark inside that bucket, usually. They can make out basic shapes in residual light because they have a reflective layer behind the retina just like cats, though. It's still doubtful whether this mirror accomplishes anything.

[@StoutShako]

@@TruthNerds I had to look this up because I had several pet mice (and rats) and never noticed this, but you're absolutely correct. Mice do not see well in low light, usually using their whiskers to tell them about their environment. I think they can see just fine in the daytime, though.

[@crispytoast324]

I think so it can make sure it looks good on camera

[@nathanielwilson1899]

smol doge Is

[@FrederickDunn]

A simple mousetrap made as complex as possible and THAT is exactly why I LOVE designs like this and why I watch your channel Shawn! Excellent projects for mechanical engineering students. The wheels are "turning" Shawn, keep up the awesome work that challenges convention. Thumbs UP as always. Perfect time of year as the mice are moving inside with the weather changes. Mirror Mirror on the (hey.. where did the mouse go)... ==

[@camronmullen3035]

I love it so much and you can get the best of luck and have fun with the kids and udowts you can see it is a little to it is at womart.

[@kevinf8439]

That's why I don't like these traps. They make a simple design more complex without additional benefit.

[@eddyvideostar]

Dear Shawn: You are so KZbin savvy and slick regarding a theme so basic. Well done. You deserve your 1.1 million subs and one million views for this video. I do like the inspiration, narrative, effort, and testing of traps.

[@tonynova]

I was thinking that the **Mirror** was placed not for the mouse to see itself, but to give the **illusion of a full bridge** as opposed to a "walk the plank style contraption, wich in theory would lower its suspicions

[@spork861]

Wouldn't the holes that regulate the water level be a design flaw as they provide a good starting hole for mice and rat to chew through? If they're swimming in the bucket and just swim over to it they can potentially grab onto the edge of the hole and then knaw on the plastic until it's big enough to escape. Just drawing a line on the inside for the correct water level would be smarter.

[@kennysboat4432]

or use as footing.

[@brentsido8822]

soapy water, now is not a problem

[@JP-wk7cc]

@@brentsido8822 good thing about soapy water is it will drown any fleas they have as well. In normal water the fleas will bail from the mouse and either float on the surface tension, or create a little bubble of air around themselves, also relying on surface tension in a different way. Soapy water eliminates this problem.

[@gunnuts82]

The bolt is not to grab .. it's an obstacle to help ensure the mouse makes the can spin knocking the mouse off.

[@Walter-wo5sz]

I was betting that the third design would be best but simplicity won out.

[@fred_derf]

Walter 1408, writes _"I was betting that the third design would be best but simplicity won out."_ My money was on the _Walk the plank,_ trap, the hybrid trap was too complex, the _Walk the Plank_ trap is basically 100% effective so the only real way to improve on it would be to make it even simpler. The only thing that may be better than the _Walk-The-Plank_ trap is the _Bowl of Peanut Oil_ trap.

[@JP-wk7cc]

@@fred_derf i think another comment made a good point aboutbthe 3rd trap. It was like the mice recognized plastic as a slippery surface and were extra cautious, keeping one foot on the wood. I think a coat of spraypaint on it would help.

[@EZsBoys]

What interesting traps! Great job

[@MuskratOutdoors]

I like that soup can one best. It looks smooth, are there ball bearings inside?

[@cannonball666]

I doubt it. There is very little friction revolving around a wire axis due to extremely small area of contact surfaces.

[@MuskratOutdoors]

That one looked more solid to me than most though, kind of makes me wonder.

[@19Dad84bod]

Looks to be just a wire in there

[@lylestavast7652]

no need. just 2 holes and really stiff wire would do it.

[@spicychicken7003]

Probably

[@Oscar_Gamxr]

The “Wobble Stick” is so that the mouse has to go around and can’t stay in the centre of the can, so it rotate can :)

[@stormsurge-1]

I love how this channel is about mouse traps and it has almost a million subs...

[@JunkanW]

1 million people really dislike mice

[@gwmadrigal]

It wouldn't be so successful if it were about kitten or puppy traps instead

[@winterstablet6498]

It would be even more successful if YT didn't demonitize him all the time.

[@moqueloc]

It wasn't aways about mice traps he taught me how to flint knapp... so...yeah check it out...

[@BrotherDevious]

Yeah, but most of those subscribers are my fellow mice - we're learning the tricks of the trade. Thanks Shawn!

[@dandanthedandan7558]

Try the walk the plank trap without the mirror and compare the results!

[@JohnLeePettimoreIII]

That's a great idea. Try to determine if the mirror ads any effectiveness to the trap.

[@lylestavast7652]

I'd put the bait on the wall opposite the end of the plank....

[@nickpickerwi7787]

@@lylestavast7652 That's a pretty good idea.

[@joeywilburn8672]

Well no s**t

[@Holammer]

Most animals fail the mirror self-recognition test, so the mirror could be a genius distraction addition to the walk the plank trap. You should make two identical setups and have one with a mirror and see if they are less careful on average when they think there is a potential peanut butter rival coming from the other direction.

[@chandlernash3771]

I have an idea (plz do it ) . 1. get a bucket . 2. put a ramp or stairs on it . 3. grease it with cooking spray or butter . 4. fill with bait . 5. set outdoors . (btw grease will keep the mice from climbing out)

[@MrLevelminded]

I mean thats the standard trap. Anything else is just decorations to make it look less like a trap.

[@lordviator]

I wonder if you could jumpscare a mouse into leaping off a ledge, using a arduino, sensor and motor. Wouldn't be cost effective, but would be a fun experiment.

[@Corad4]

Maybe if something blocks the exit while scaring them?

[@hans4969]

It's simple: just train another mouse to crash two cymbals together when the victim mouse enters the trap.

[@101Volts]

While we're at it, why not think of more Loony Tunes ideas? (I'm not being sarcastic.)

[@Unknown-ki9uz]

It could be cost effective if you make a mechanical system to make noise and not a electronic one

[@FrederickDunn]

Oh, I like the way you think, a motion detector with a simple puff of air should do it! Excellent suggestion!

[@florenzo9090]

If I had to guess, the mirror could make the plank look longer than it is. Making the mouse want to walk farther onto the plank.

[@dude9159]

You should coat the bottom with peanut oil so they will have a very difficult time getting out the trap.

[@Mikusakine]

2:46 *watches cute mouse walk across trap* *Sees cute mouse fall and hears thud* Me: *shock Pikachu face*

[@theactualnic]

Miriam Ortega same 😪

[@jthepickle7]

3/4" wooden dowel, small magnet glued into a mortise in one end - so it is flush with the surface, ferrous metal holds the magnet. The dowel is long enough to let go when the mouse reaches the bait. The dowel holds firm until it lets go. 2'' of perlite in the bottom of bucket/trash can keeps mouse from jumping out (live catch).

[@kaibaCorpHQ]

2:47 For some reason that thud made me laugh pretty hard.

[@bonusduckmann9997]

I think the mirror gives the mice a false sensation of a wide stable plank. It gives them the confidence to walk further down the plank. Thats just my theory

[@klk1900]

It’s so funny and entertaining having a grown man playing with a toy mouse like all walking him across hopping along! I love it you can’t hate it I mean unless you feel bad for the mice.

[@andymiller2454]

Thank you for posting all of these designs. I recently moved into a new ( to me) home and soon realized it came with free mice. I have caught a lot of mice and have plugged every hole they might gain access. Your info is very helpful and will be making or getting these traps soon

[@TeejNuts]

Tom's finding creative ways to catch Jerry

[@oerunekoi]

I think the mirror works as an ilussion of a larger way to go, so the mouse won't stop before reach the edge, they actually walk more confident to the edge making difficult to go back.

[@avi-sb5lb]

_Bio of the inventor coming soon_

[@solinvictus5706]

ahh the good old adage of "just because its build well doesn't mean it works well" these were super impressive craftsmanship but i was sad that the rolling plank didn't work so well. i am a fan of the ramps hugging the trap tho, it allows for you to put it in tighter areas and not have a long straight ramp sticking out that stops you from squeezing it in. Over all he did a great job!

[@coloradogop8273]

I came to your site thanks to the "Mink Man". I hate mice and especially rats , but to see the work that you and others have to do to make videos gave me a new respect for all you young men who make these important videos. I dont watch tv anymore and youtube is where I spend my time. So thank you for all the time and keep up the great work.

[@dabunnyman9133]

The mirror on the trap seems designed to make sure the mouse goes to the very end of the teeter board. It's drawn to the image of what seems like another mouse or just the movement it sees.

[@InfamousAMH]

Just put a thin layer of canola in the bottom of each water trap so you won’t have to censor and cut every catch clip short. We want longer videos with more action!

[@johnclamshellsp1969]

Of all the traps we have ever watched, the homemade traps are hands down the very best. Fun to build too!

[@joelstanhope7231]

With rolling bottle trap , should use plexiglass instead of wood something they cant sink their toenails into . The mirror was neat as the smaller mice went right to the end of the plank to check out their reflection . All 3 pretty neat

[@pkobalt]

I like the lid on the soup can because you can use it as a filter if you wanted to dump the water and the mice in separate places. e.g. I live in an urban area and I can't just leave dead mice in the yard, but I also can't fill my garbage can with water.

[@gwaaky26]

3:02 Mouse: well that’s the exercice for the day!

[@imconfused5705]

That mouse falling off at 2:48 is hilarious

[@brandon5059]

Great video! These are the most effective traps iv seen! For the hybrid trap, id try using or applying a slippery plastic, glass or finish to the plank and round off all edges. I think this will stop the mouse from getting a grip when it tilts. Instead of using wood or a material the mouse can grip. Just a friendly suggestion. Keep up the great videos!

[@964cuplove]

The Rolling can should be made to be rolling can over the full width... avoid the wooden parts inside and there is no climbing out - right ?

[@nelsonta00]

If you replace the bottle-roller with a can-roller for the third trap, it might encourage the mice to walk on it because of its sturdier surface.

[@GrandKruega]

So you add water to the level of the overflow holes.... have mouse water seeping onto your floor depending on how many you caught in the bucket

[@chenry7084]

The mirror allows the mice to see the terror in their own eyes as the platform gives way, truly the work of a villainous mastermind! Falling just short of sharks, with lasers! Seriously though, it was an interesting video, the fan who sent these deserves credit for expanding on an already successful idea.

[@davidking3922]

I would always just get a big white bucket about the size of one of those garbage cans, get a metal coat hanger and unfold it then stick it through a can. You balance the can over top of the middle with some peanut butter on the can, when the mouse tries to get across itll spin and they fall. It's an easier way to do it at home

[@warrmalaski8570]

Fill the hybrid traps bottle with a bit of water. The shifting white might help with the tipping aspect.

[@actual.lizard7804]

That mirror probably makes the mice think that there’s another mouse on the other side. Might help the trap seem more trustworthy.

[@Mr_Right]

Rollertraps are my favorites. Hope at some point in time you do a compilation of them all, to show what works, and what works better. - And why.

[@schmalzilla1985]

Could you put a little peanut oil on the rolling plank one, and maybe leave it less sensitive so the crawl all the way out. Maybe you could smear the bait on the wall of the trap at the end of the rolling plank.

[@bensenbastelt]

Hey Shawn, I was thinking - wouldn't it make sense to use the Walk the Plank mechanism to release the rotary freedom of the roll? That way the mice cant notice the rolling bar before its too late. How could I send you a sketch? BR, Benjamin

[@yousurf374]

for rolling plank, try putting bait not on the bottle, but onthe block near the end, fixed.. the mouse may be looking up more than worrying of the bottle roll. Forget the second entry hole... unnecessary. Bait on a shelf for them to ponder and want. Take risks for good food. I want to see that one work improved somehow.

[@lylestavast7652]

how much different with rats ? just taller capture tanks ? I can see where straight vertical sides would be harder for them to get out, vs some outward slope... Maybe inverting the garbage can and hot gluing it to another piece of plastic until water-tight so there's a negative slope? . Taller kitchen sized garbage cans would be better too. (are those dust-bins in the british english world?)

[@flours]

update on your mouse breeding project?

[@clyde15]

Me every day: I hate how tired I am I need to go to bed early Me at 2am: Excellent plank style mousetrap, I like the mirror addition

[@DevotedDisciple-x]

We love your videos Shawn! Please never quit!

[@hughbrackett343]

Has two opposite planks been done? It would look to the mouse like a continuous walkway, then kersplash!

[@Pokefan-oh8jk]

The reason for the mirror in the walk the plank one is so that the mouse sees more land ahead of them and so they think that it is stable (which it isn't)

[@bushpushersdaughter]

Another excellent video. I also wanted to say your obviously pampered pet mice are so shiny and healthy looking!

[@RadicalJawzFunnyMoments]

Why not try to replace that bottle with a wooden spinner. Maybe the mice wouldn't notice it if it was the same material

[@danoob4500]

2:45 that mouse hit HARD bro I cant stop laughing I feel bad tho but like "DUNK"

[@GehennaGirls]

I think if you add a little water or some pebbles to the plastic bottle, the extra weight on that end might help in finding the right balance Or you could just pour some flex seal in there so all the weight stays at at the right end

[@littlegandhi1199]

I think I know why there is a mirror. From their angle they see a long wooden walkway. There is no visible edge (especially if you put the plank as close as possible to the mirror)

[@MrJeepinZeke]

Wow! Great designs. I think the only thing I’d change is using the same plastic/acrylic from the plank trap on the rolling plank trap instead of the wood so that the mice can’t get a grip.

[@netgod3com-FUYouTube]

For the hybrid rolling plank, cut open and flatten an aluminum can then glue it to the platform to eliminate the friction for the mice.

[@elliotburing87]

Please make a top ten great escape episode. It blows my mind that some are just lucky or skilled enough to make it out even after the trap was triggered. Almost makes you want to cheer for them. Then you remember they are still vermin... and potentially hazardous to the house or farm.

[@zachallen6098]

Did you try painting the bottle on the "spinning walk the plank"... its transparent. I wonder if the mice are hesitant because the can see the drop

[@radar2119]

Your videos are awesome! It's so cool that you have subscribers actively involved.

[@christophergibson4]

Will mice jump to food? If so, you could leave a gap to the can. That way they don't feel it move before they get on it.

[@KikiYushima]

I have no idea how these videos ended up in my feed exactly and they have absolutely zero relevancy to me and my life, but they're really interesting to watch.

[@AverageDE]

nice. the water holes also prevent the mice from raising the water level too high if you were to catch quite a few.

[@MBear3]

I remember when you did a video on a bowl of peanut oil catching mice so if people wanted to do a live catch trap they might work if you added the bit of oil to make them too slippery to climb out.

[@RandomDude989]

The rolling long/plank trap... maybe line the wood with a thin piece of steel or something that they can't set a toe nail into too?

[@Checkmate___]

2:45 they didn't even tried 😂 they just were like "Oh, well, it's done, it's over for me"

[@RustyShacklefordPocketSand]

I like how the the ramps allow the mice to stay close to the wall of the bins.

[@reconsgamecorner4340]

Little does anyone know, the guy who made this mousetrap collaborated on the production of the game Mousetrap

[@YamadaDesigns]

Plank-style mouse traps seem to be the best considering they can be self resetting and either live trap or kill trap with water

[@gpu1192]

3:07 he was so close he just kept running 😂 poor guy

[@tterryshenanigans1820]

Wobble trap perhaps flip the half Moon cutout, so it funnels the nuisance onto the roller

[@thorandil1]

I wouldn't be surprised if Shawn's barn is used for commercial testing of new products. If they can catch these spartan ranked mice, they can catch any mice.

[@TheBhartiyaTrainee]

Hi Shawn! Your rodent trap videos are really awesome! I would like to watch a video where you share how you manage with ever increasing pet mice, I am curious have you made a miniature colony for them?

[@mikemcculty2933]

still no bio of the inventor, no link 'in the comments below' as promised.

[@APoisonousTree]

Hi Shawn, In the plank/mirror version, you mention magnets that hold the plank in place until it reaches the perfect balance point. What kind of magnets are used? Thank you.

[@raithelsolspark6058]

Shawn, you make some pretty good traps, but ants are a huge problem for my family, especially during the fall. Any suggestions?

[@vincentdumm9115]

Wow! Spiral wooden staircase. Now that's one classy mouse trap!

[@AlexanderBorovin]

In the hybrid trap, aren't you supposed to put bait in the hole above the bottle tip ? Just like you did with your test mouse.

[@genzhours9466]

Am I the only one who can see a significant difference between Shawn's mice and wild mice? It's just,with the hair/fur,Shawn's pets have a much shinier,almost glossy look. The wild mice look like they need a trip to the local barbers.

[@mrgreen497]

Haven't seen a mouse in my house in years....it might have something to do with me having Shawn's video playlist playing nonstop on repeat when I go to sleep

[@aktrapper6126]

Perhaps the mirror takes the nervous edge off the mice as they think they are not alone and there for not in danger.....or it could make them believe there is competition for the bait and there for more willing to charge in and get some before that other guy eats it all!

[@OIeka]

3:34 That’s definitely a shiny Rattata!

[@jeffdekimpe1746]

That mirror really ties the trash can together.

[@jimf1964]

Boy oh boy does that plank work when it's adjusted right. For us regular folk, with no mice to help us, the can may be the best bet though.

[@GeistView]

The mirror might make them curious to see what is moving in it, so they get close to sniff it or have their whiskers touch it to see what it is.

[@Flapjack505]

Why are these videos so interesting to me

[@steveshoemaker6347]

Because he is KILLING MICKEY MOUSE...And his familey O the world coming apart HA HA.....!

[@20alphabet]

No link in the description box.

[@docswatchbox8321]

Awesome traps! I wonder if the mirror entices the mouse to move forward through one of the following reasons. 1. The mouse sees another mouse and wants to beat it to the bait. 2. The mouse sees another mouse and wants to be sociable by moving closer and sniffing it. 3. It sees another mouse, and feels comfortable. "Hey, one of my homies is here - it's all good!" LOL

[@wintersage6895]

The way to fix the rolling plank is to put a slick material on top of the wood part, no grip no save, they'll fall in,

[@AeonGenesisZ]

The mirror is so that the mouse think's he can walk all the way across. Kinda like an optical illusion since they don't recognize themselves in the mirrors. They see a mouse on the other side coming close to them and not falling so they continue to walk.

[@cynicalducky1041]

1:40 is that the mouse stuff toy you can buy from ikea?