Big Snap-E is the end of the road for rats and other large rodents. Easy to bait. Easy to set. Easy to release. Nothing could be better in a rat trap. Rodents have no escape time and once caught, they stay caught. Sanitary disposal and easy cleaning for years of use. Extra-large trip paddle and 90 degree strike bar. Shorter strike distance doubles response speed. Never touch the critter to release, just pull back on the vertical bar. Strike bar travels half the distance of old-fashioned wooden trap. 2 Pre-Formed holes in the base for easy surface mounting. Catches mice from the front, back and sides. Pre-Formed bait cup minimizes bait stealing. Made from steel and durable polystyrene. Easy to clean. Reusable. Catches: Rats, Chipmunks, Ground Squirrels, Other large rodent.