{"id":60,"date":"2022-08-28T12:07:01","date_gmt":"2022-08-28T12:07:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/homestuffmag.com\/?p=60"},"modified":"2022-08-28T12:07:01","modified_gmt":"2022-08-28T12:07:01","slug":"how-to-humanely-kill-a-mouse-stuck-in-a-trap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homestuffmag.com\/how-to-humanely-kill-a-mouse-stuck-in-a-trap\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Humanely Kill a Mouse Stuck in a Trap"},"content":{"rendered":"

Nothing beats capturing a mouse alive and releasing it into the wild (close to where he or she was discovered). However, this may not be the case for a mouse caught by a snap trap or glue trap.<\/span><\/p>\n

If snap traps do not kill a mouse instantly, it fractures the stuck part. A mouse may also become extremely weak from starvation, loss of blood, or dehydration after being stuck on a glue trap for too long.<\/span><\/p>\n

These conditions result in a slow and painful death. To alleviate this suffering, especially for a mouse with lesser chances of survival, there are humane ways to go about it.<\/span><\/p>\n

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3 Ways to Humanely Kill a Mouse Stuck in A Trap<\/strong><\/h2>\n

1. Asphyxiation with CO2<\/strong><\/h3>\n

This is the most humane method (approved by the American Veterinary Medical Association) for killing a stuck mouse. Although the procedure is best suited for a vet, it won’t hurt to know how it is done.<\/span><\/p>\n

First, you need household materials like a pair of hand gloves, baking soda, white vinegar, a sealable plastic bag, a hose, a sealable plastic container, and a separate container to mix the baking soda and vinegar.<\/span><\/p>\n

With all the materials available, you need to prepare a CO2 chamber. Place the baking soda into the bottom of the plastic bag and put the plastic container (with vinegar) close to it. The ratio of baking soda to vinegar will depend on the size of the container used.<\/span><\/p>\n

The sealable plastic container serves as the euthanasia chamber. With care, place the rat in the container and seal it. You may also prepare the container with nesting materials to make it more comfortable for the mouse.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Connect both chambers with a hose. The hose must be tied to the top of the plastic bag. Once connected, vinegar should be slowly poured over the baking soda to create a (30%-40%) concentration of CO2 that will make the mouse lose consciousness.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Brute Force (Trauma) to the Head<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The goal of this method is to kill the rodent swiftly with a powerful blow to the head. You can use a hammer or any blunt material capable of impacting brute force. If you are the emotional type, this method is not for you.<\/span><\/p>\n