--- product_id: 2978970 title: "Havahart 1040 Live Animal Two-Door Skunk, Muskrat, and Opossum Cage Trap" brand: "woodstream" price: "VT8948" currency: VUV in_stock: false reviews_count: 7 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/2978970-havahart-1040-live-animal-two-door-skunk-muskrat-and-opossum store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Two-door access Rust-resistant mesh Sensitive triggers Havahart 1040 Live Animal Two-Door Skunk, Muskrat, and Opossum Cage Trap **Brand:** woodstream **Price:** VT8948 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🐾 Capture the Moment: Your Ultimate Nuisance Control Solution! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Havahart 1040 Live Animal Two-Door Skunk, Muskrat, and Opossum Cage Trap by woodstream - **How much does it cost?** VT8948 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/2978970-havahart-1040-live-animal-two-door-skunk-muskrat-and-opossum) ## Best For - woodstream enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted woodstream brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Safety First:** Solid doors and handle guards ensure safe transportation, while smoothed internal edges protect captured animals. - • **Precision Triggers:** Sensitive triggers guarantee quick and secure captures, targeting only the intended animals. - • **Capture with Confidence:** Engineered with sturdy, rust-resistant wire mesh and steel reinforcements for unmatched durability. - • **Proudly Made in the USA:** Support local craftsmanship with a trap designed for efficiency and longevity. - • **Smart Design for Success:** Two spring-loaded doors allow for easy entry from either direction, maximizing your chances of a successful catch. ## Overview The Havahart 1040 Live Animal Trap is a robust and reliable solution for capturing skunks, muskrats, and opossums. Constructed with rust-resistant materials and designed for safe and effective use, this trap features two spring-loaded doors and sensitive triggers to ensure quick captures while prioritizing user and animal safety. ## Description Havahart Two-door Cage Live Muskrat and Small Opossum Trap 30inx7inx7in Ideal for trapping small raccoons, muskrats, opossums and similar-sized animals. These traps have many features to allow safe, quick and easy catches. Constructed of sturdy rust-resistant wire mesh with steel reinforcements for long life and galvanized for maximum resistance to rust and corrosion. Mesh openings are smaller than competing traps of comparable size to prevent escapes and stolen bait. Two spring-loaded doors allow animals to enter from either direction. Sensitive triggers ensure quick, secure captures that target the specific animal's size, eliminating undesired catches. Solid doors and handle guards protect users, while smoothed internal edges prevent injuries to animals. ## Features - Constructed of sturdy rust-resistant wire mesh with steel reinforcements for long life and galvanized for maximum resistance to rust and corrosion. Mesh openings are smaller than competing traps of comparable size to prevent escapes and stolen bait. - Two spring-loaded doors allow animals to enter from either direction. Sensitive triggers ensure quick, secure captures that target the specific animal's size, eliminating undesired catches - Solid doors and handle guards protect users during transportation, while smoothed internal edges protect and prevent injuries to animals - Trigger rod is located outside of the trap so animal cannot damage it while in the trap. This trap is made in U.S.A. - Ideal for catching skunks, muskrats, opossums, and similar-size nuisance animals ## Product Details - **Brand:** Woodstream - **Color:** Multicolor - **Style:** Classic - **Material:** Alloy Steel - **Item Weight:** 6.7 Pounds - **Number of Pieces:** 1 - **Is Electric:** No - **Target Species:** Raccoon, Opossum, Skunk - **Unit Count:** 1.0 Count - **UPC:** 036348010401 ## Images ![Havahart 1040 Live Animal Two-Door Skunk, Muskrat, and Opossum Cage Trap - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71wEOlIwysL.jpg) ![Havahart 1040 Live Animal Two-Door Skunk, Muskrat, and Opossum Cage Trap - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41A607AC4NL.jpg) ![Havahart 1040 Live Animal Two-Door Skunk, Muskrat, and Opossum Cage Trap - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51SPVcpbCFL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: I need a trap to catch squirrels coming out of the roof. Will the opening of this trap butt up flat against the hole in the roof where they get in?** A: It depends on the pitch of the roof ! If the roof is flat, then yes it would. If there is a pitch, you can level the trap by propping the trap up on the low end. I had a problem squirrel that I was able to catch with this trap ! You may also have to tie down the trap so it won't topple over after the trap has captured the squirrel !! Good Luck ! **Q: Has anyone used this to trap muskrats in their pond?** A: We do not recommend the use of this trap in a pond. **Q: Model 1040 does not list best for trapping ground hogs wereas 1062 does. The 1040 is bigger than the 1062, would that model work just as well?** A: This trap can be used for smaller gorundhogs. We would recommend using a large size trap. More information about this trap can be found using the link below. http://www.amazon.com/Havahart-1079-Professional-Style-One-Door-Groundhog/dp/B00004RAMT/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1431032266&sr=8-1&keywords=havahart+1079 ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Product worked in 30 minutes *by B***G on May 20, 2016* I live in Brooklyn, New York, and have no animal handling/trapping experience whatsoever. I opened the box of the Havahart 1040 trap, studied the triggering mechanism, and had it baited and set in place within 10 minutes. Within 30 minutes, I heard the sound of rattling metal, snuck a peek outside, and saw the squirrel in the trap. The squirrel was very large, and vigorously shaking the bars of the trap. Both doors were shut, and were in no danger of moving. Problem solved.The handle does a good job of allowing you to transport the trapped animal without exposing your hand to potential scratches or bites. I walked the trap (with the squirrel in it) through my house, out the front door, strapped it to my bike, then headed for a nearby park where I released it. Even on the back of my bike - going over potholes and a few speed bumps, the cage wasn't rattled enough to dislodge the doors. Since I've trapped that one squirrel, I haven't noticed any others in my yard - but this is most likely due to a very low squirrel population in my particular area.Shockingly, some people have questioned the ethical soundness of trapping and relocating a squirrel. I'm what you'd call "animal neutral". I have no positive or negative feelings towards any animals, but whether or not a New York City squirrel gets to live a long well-adjusted life in my back yard is of no concern to me. Also, this was an animal that dug up my garden, pissed on my furniture covers, and had a seemingly super-powered sphincter capable of discharging turds like a miniature gatling gun. If you're a city dweller considering trapping a squirrel, I'd recommend buying this trap. It really works. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Caught the skunk *by J***L on November 28, 2009* I got the trap, set it up, and three days later caught the skunk that was making our house unlivable.Took a bit of fiddling to figure out how to set it. The instructions could have been just a little bit more clear, but that's a nit pick. Also, the first night I set it, I forgot to close the catches that hold the doors closed after the trap springs, and it was sprung the first night, so I might have caught the critter sooner and let it escape, not sure.Used kibbled cat food as bait. Seemed to work.Compared the single and double door traps. Not sure how much difference the two doors make, but a couple of previous single door traps we had borrowed in the past were not as successful. Also, Animal Control took the trap with them when the took away the skunk and we had to drive 7 miles and go through some hassle to get it back, so next time I will use the second door to get the skunk out of the trap into a box that I won't care about getting back.I was worried that the 7" x 7" trap would be too small for a skunk, but the skunk I caught was not an adult and was small enough to be able to turn around in it, so I think it would be fine for a larger skunk as well.It was a little tricky covering the trap to carry it out of the yard (to keep it away from our dog, "Stinky"). I laid one trash bag over the top, and then slid the trap into another trash bag. It's like the old joke: How do you put a skunk in a bag? Very carefully! But it worked fine. ### ⭐ SHODDY materials and workmanship, and broken when received *by R***A on November 19, 2010* Rife with manufacturing defects. Trigger rods and bait pan do not mesh. Bait pan is not level when the trap is set which tells you something is seriously off. More importantly if you do manage to set the trap, it WILL NOT TRIGGER without heavy weight on the bait pan, which no small animal can deliver. Can't lower one of the door locks when set, because the roof is warped that side. TRASH. What a disappointment, I had heard so many great things about this trap. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/2978970-havahart-1040-live-animal-two-door-skunk-muskrat-and-opossum](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/2978970-havahart-1040-live-animal-two-door-skunk-muskrat-and-opossum) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-10*