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The X-Large 1 Door trap ...
Sep 21, 2026
The X-Large 1 Door trap is so long (42") it needs a small opening on the side so you can set bait. My arm is not long enough to reach all the way to the back past the triggering mechanism.
Response from Admin
Sep 21, 2026
Thanks for sharing this feedback, and we're glad you're getting good use out of the trap overall! This model is actually designed with a small feeding hole underneath the cage, near the trigger, specifically so you don't have to reach all the way through the front door to place bait at the back. Placing bait in that hole, along with a bit more scattered near the entrance, lets you bait the trigger area from outside the trap without needing to reach past the mechanism. If you prefer baiting through the front, a long spoon, tongs, or a stick can also help place bait deep inside without needing to extend your arm the full length of the cage.
Trap is advertised to catch ...
Oct 22, 2025
Trap is advertised to catch Armadillos and it does. But it won't hold one. Caught one in my new trap and it took just two minutes for it to destroy the door and escape. Trap is now beyond repair. Shame on HavaHeart for selling this false item.
Response from Admin
Oct 22, 2025
We’re sorry to hear about your experience with the Havahart® X-Large 1-Door Animal Trap. While it’s designed to securely contain larger animals, particularly strong ones like armadillos can sometimes damage the trap if not fully latched or stabilized. We’d like to review this situation and see what can be done to help. Please contact our Consumer Care Team at 1-855-584-2867, Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM ET, so we can assist you further and explore possible solutions.
garbage all havaharts are now ...
Jul 11, 2025
garbage all havaharts are now poorly made, cheaply consructed and flawed in design
Poor build - Animals Easily Escape!
Dec 4, 2024
The animal I trapped was able to easily escape.
I have a fox that has been trying to kill my chickens. After a few days, I was able to lure him in and trap him in this XL cage trap, but he escaped shortly after I caught him by breaking the rear of the trap wide open. The flimsy metal clips holding the cage together were scattered around on the ground around the rear of the trap. I had a trail camera set on the trap, and I caught him at just after 4 AM and he was able to break out and was gone when I came to relocate him shortly after 6 AM.
The fox was only about the size of a large house cat and will now be much harder if not impossible to trap, making my problem worse. I've used the smaller models of Havahart traps for years and have never had any issues like this. It's sad that the quality has declined so much on these traps.
I called and Havahart says they will replace the trap, which is nice, but at this time, they are out of stock without any idea when they'll be back, and they won't backorder them for a replacement. They suggested that I either watch their website for when they're back in stock to call back or return the trap to Home Depot instead.
Beaver ALMOST took the bait ...
Jul 17, 2023
Beaver ALMOST took the bait but tore the trap door off. Now I need to figure how to put the door back together so I can try it again. Maybe second time I will be lucky...
trigger plate doesnt go high ...
Jun 9, 2023
trigger plate doesnt go high enough to activate door to close- bad engineering
Response from Admin
Jun 14, 2023
Thank you for sharing this feedback. We're sorry to hear about this experience when using this trap. We have shared these concerns with our Product Manager for review. It has a 30 day return policy. We recommend reaching out to your local retailer for additional information assistance.
works well
Aug 29, 2022
works well but haven't caught fox yet due to cats and opossum taking bait
Great product! Thank you so much for speedy delivery and equipment that works!
Aug 4, 2022
I didn't catch the fox yet but did relocate some raccoons! Great product! Thank you!!
Aug 2, 2022
works great caught six racoons that were eating my sweet corn
Very happy with the traps. They will last for years!!
Jul 29, 2022
Good quality heavy duty trap that can handle LARGE coons that can and will destroy a lesser duty trap. Had to tweek the trigger a little on one to get it to trip easier (not a problem).
