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Post by chils on Apr 22, 2020 7:07:56 GMT -6
I set up the trail camera last night and pointed it at the cage. I was getting ready to go to bed last night around 11:15 and thought I heard some scuffling but it could have been humans too. Nothing in the trap this morning and the camera was not tripped at all. It would be really cool if this thing dipped out the night before and the trap is for nothing.  Definitely could have. Give it a day or two and see. If you have another problem buy you a trap and set it up in the attic.
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Post by Ken on Apr 22, 2020 7:17:19 GMT -6
Thanks Chils. In your experience... how many days would you guess could go by where I hear nothing in the attic and the trap is empty and the camera picks up nothing... before I could determine that the animal is no longer in the attic? I'm wondering if 5-7 days go by and the trap master comes back to take the trap away... does he then go up to the attic to see what's up there? Does he repair the spot where the animal got in? At what point do we know there is no animal? I should also mention that the spot where the raccoon came in may actually give him access to both attics that we have: One over the garage which we use for storage and then one over the entire top level of the house... a very big attic that we rarely go into.
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Post by chils on Apr 22, 2020 7:55:47 GMT -6
Thanks Chils. In your experience... how many days would you guess could go by where I hear nothing in the attic and the trap is empty and the camera picks up nothing... before I could determine that the animal is no longer in the attic? I'm wondering if 5-7 days go by and the trap master comes back to take the trap away... does he then go up to the attic to see what's up there? Does he repair the spot where the animal got in? At what point do we know there is no animal? I should also mention that the spot where the raccoon came in may actually give him access to both attics that we have: One over the garage which we use for storage and then one over the entire top level of the house... a very big attic that we rarely go into. If you are quiet at night you should hear it moving around if it's in there. A few days w/o noise should be a good indicator. Close up any openings to keep any more animals out. |
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Post by Ken on Apr 22, 2020 8:01:35 GMT -6
Thanks Chils. In your experience... how many days would you guess could go by where I hear nothing in the attic and the trap is empty and the camera picks up nothing... before I could determine that the animal is no longer in the attic? I'm wondering if 5-7 days go by and the trap master comes back to take the trap away... does he then go up to the attic to see what's up there? Does he repair the spot where the animal got in? At what point do we know there is no animal? I should also mention that the spot where the raccoon came in may actually give him access to both attics that we have: One over the garage which we use for storage and then one over the entire top level of the house... a very big attic that we rarely go into. If you are quiet at night you should hear it moving around if it's in there. A few days w/o noise should be a good indicator. Close up any openings to keep any more animals out. The only opening is the one that currently has the trap in place. I also put the camera there in case the raccoon tried to get out and go around the trap or... if another animal thought they may be able to get in that way. Nothing on the camera. |
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Post by matt6150 on Apr 22, 2020 9:43:38 GMT -6
I'm curious how you have a hole in your house big enough for a raccoon?
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Post by Ken on Apr 22, 2020 11:11:23 GMT -6
I'm curious how you have a hole in your house big enough for a raccoon? The raccoon created it.  It's in a spot where two rooflines come together and there is an eve there. I read something yesterday that said that many builders will put something like like together and just cover it in a way to make sure that rain does not come in but they're not overly concerned about whether there are gaps underneath. Critters look for gaps that they can get underneath and claw it open. I have read many stories about raccoons, squirrels and even birds busting up an area in the corner of a roof or next to a vent so they can gain access. I have not gotten a good look at the gap that the raccoon made and now the trap is there so I can't really see it but I plan to get a better look at it and this wildlife guy will be repairing it. I may also have my "exteriors" guy do a quick once-over on the rest of the house and ask him to tighten up any other suspect spots. |
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Post by Ken on Apr 23, 2020 7:18:31 GMT -6
This morning, nothing in the trap, no activity on the camera and we have not heard a noise (nothing at all), day or night since the first time I heard it. Everything I have read says that they can be active during the day (to a point) and that they will try to leave at night for food or water and then come back later in the night. I know I heard it and I know that there is an access point that was created so I didn't dream it. It would be great if it dipped out on its own.
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Post by chils on Apr 23, 2020 17:31:03 GMT -6
This morning, nothing in the trap, no activity on the camera and we have not heard a noise (nothing at all), day or night since the first time I heard it. Everything I have read says that they can be active during the day (to a point) and that they will try to leave at night for food or water and then come back later in the night. I know I heard it and I know that there is an access point that was created so I didn't dream it. It would be great if it dipped out on its own. It probably left Ken. Just keep an ear out late at night when everything is quiet. If it returns get a trap and put it in the attic. Trapping isn't hard. |
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Post by Ken on Apr 23, 2020 17:44:58 GMT -6
This morning, nothing in the trap, no activity on the camera and we have not heard a noise (nothing at all), day or night since the first time I heard it. Everything I have read says that they can be active during the day (to a point) and that they will try to leave at night for food or water and then come back later in the night. I know I heard it and I know that there is an access point that was created so I didn't dream it. It would be great if it dipped out on its own. It probably left Ken. Just keep an ear out late at night when everything is quiet. If it returns get a trap and put it in the attic. Trapping isn't hard. Everything I read on this suggested that once they work so hard to find that great spot, they generally don't give it up voluntarily. But it has been quiet, quiet, quiet. No noise at all, day or night. It's only been about 65 hours since I first heard it but at some point I assume it needs food or water. If it came towards the trap and decided that it didn't like the look of it, the camera should have picked it up. It's weird but what do I know? Thanks Chils. |
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Post by Ken on Apr 24, 2020 8:39:51 GMT -6
Same thing today. As I laid awake last night waiting for the noise, I started to think that it happened like this: The offending bastage was pawing and scratching at the spot where the hole was made and that's what woke me up. I got up and got dressed, went outside and I may have spooked it. I went back inside and could still hear the noise. At that point I had not looked at the access point because I didn't know it existed until the following morning when the sun came up. Then I went back outside for another look and I think it's possible that was all it needed to see... it took off or was about to take off but I didn't see it. I went back inside and heard nothing. I have not heard anything since, the trap is empty and the camera has picked up nothing. Makes no sense otherwise. This theory checks all the boxes. I think it started to come in, heard noise (me) and aborted mission. Maybe it went next door to the Klopeks! I'll be sure to send a baby shower gift and house-warming present too. |
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Post by chils on Apr 25, 2020 3:45:04 GMT -6
Same thing today. As I laid awake last night waiting for the noise, I started to think that it happened like this: The offending bastage was pawing and scratching at the spot where the hole was made and that's what woke me up. I got up and got dressed, went outside and I may have spooked it. I went back inside and could still hear the noise. At that point I had not looked at the access point because I didn't know it existed until the following morning when the sun came up. Then I went back outside for another look and I think it's possible that was all it needed to see... it took off or was about to take off but I didn't see it. I went back inside and heard nothing. I have not heard anything since, the trap is empty and the camera has picked up nothing. Makes no sense otherwise. This theory checks all the boxes. I think it started to come in, heard noise (me) and aborted mission. Maybe it went next door to the Klopeks! I'll be sure to send a baby shower gift and house-warming present too. You are probably in the clear. It would have been making noise by now or gotten in that cage. No coon stew for you for now. |
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Post by zymot on Apr 25, 2020 7:45:36 GMT -6
I used to hear something up in our attic. At night it would scratch and claw right above our bed. I do not have a traditional attic. Just space between the celing and joist. I put a security camera up in the attic. Sure enough, big fat possum was cruising around up there. Went out and replaced all the vent grates. The old mesh ones have rusted out. When I got the end, I saw the trouble. Previous owners installed a bay window. They created a hole up and under the eaves. Easy path into our attic. Blocked it up and that was the end of our problems.
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Post by Ken on Apr 25, 2020 8:37:40 GMT -6
I talked with the "animal eviction specialist" this morning. He agrees with Chils... probably dodged a bullet. His plan is to come out Monday and repair the access point in such a way that animals have less of a chance to create a new one. I asked him if he would check the attic first and he said "No. If you're not hearing any noise your attic is clear". But my wife wants to know for sure and yesterday she said that WE need to go up there. I wouldn't have a problem going up there to be sure especially if it seemed like the attic was empty. I'd like to know if anything has been disturbed, what the hole looks like on the inside, etc. Can I assume it would be safe? If we heard or saw anything we would not threaten it or corner it.
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Post by chils on Apr 25, 2020 8:42:23 GMT -6
I talked with the "animal eviction specialist" this morning. He agrees with Chils... probably dodged a bullet. His plan is to come out Monday and repair the access point in such a way that animals have less of a chance to create a new one. I asked him if he would check the attic first and he said "No. If you're not hearing any noise your attic is clear". But my wife wants to know for sure and yesterday she said that WE need to go up there. I wouldn't have a problem going up there to be sure especially if it seemed like the attic was empty. I'd like to know if anything has been disturbed, what the hole looks like on the inside, etc. Can I assume it would be safe? If we heard or saw anything we would not threaten it or corner it. You are safe. Coons are slow moving and only aggressive when they are cornered or trapped. They amble along when I get near them in the yard. Possums aren't aggressive at all unless sick.
Now attic hoboes can be aggressive if you take their pack roll on a stick.
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Post by Ken on Apr 25, 2020 8:45:37 GMT -6
I talked with the "animal eviction specialist" this morning. He agrees with Chils... probably dodged a bullet. His plan is to come out Monday and repair the access point in such a way that animals have less of a chance to create a new one. I asked him if he would check the attic first and he said "No. If you're not hearing any noise your attic is clear". But my wife wants to know for sure and yesterday she said that WE need to go up there. I wouldn't have a problem going up there to be sure especially if it seemed like the attic was empty. I'd like to know if anything has been disturbed, what the hole looks like on the inside, etc. Can I assume it would be safe? If we heard or saw anything we would not threaten it or corner it. You are safe. Coons are slow moving and only aggressive when they are cornered or trapped. They amble along when I get near them in the yard. Possums aren't aggressive at all unless sick.
Now attic hoboes can be aggressive if you take their pack roll on a stick.
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