Z TRAP No. 8 Live Tube Trap for Raccoons and Skunks — 8-inch 16‑Gauge Aluminum Solid-Side with Rear Access

The Z TRAP No. 8 Skunk-N-More is an 8-inch, one-piece aluminum live tube trap built to humanely capture raccoons, skunks, and similar nuisance wildlife with durability and low-stress containment.

Built from a single 16-gauge aluminum tube and fitted with a heavy-duty steel guillotine front door plus a rear access panel, this tube-style trap gives professionals and homeowners a longer-lasting, discreet alternative to traditional wire cages. The solid-sided design reduces visual stimulation for captured animals, helping keep them calmer while protecting you from scratches, bites, and sprays during transport and release. The trap’s stabilizing system and easy-access rear door make placement, baiting, cleaning and relocation straightforward.

How does the Z TRAP No. 8 keep animals calm and protect the handler?

The solid-tube construction blocks outside stimulus like people and bright lights, reducing animal agitation compared with open-wire cages. By limiting visual contact and motion, the trap lowers the chance of struggling or defensive behaviors, making handling and relocation safer for both the trapper and the captured animal.

• Enclosed aluminum tube shields animals from passersby and sudden movements.
• Rear access door allows baiting and release without direct animal exposure.
• Solid sides prevent fingers and paws reaching through wire, reducing bite and scratch risks.

What makes this trap more durable than standard nuisance-animal cages?

The No. 8 is formed from a one-piece 16-gauge aluminum tube rather than multiple welded mesh panels, eliminating weak joints and rust-prone seams. A heavy-duty, guillotine-style steel front door and robust mounting points increase longevity and performance in repeated field use.

• One-piece aluminum construction resists bending and corrosion.
• 16-gauge tubing thickness provides industrial-strength rigidity.
• Steel guillotine door withstands impact and repeated cycling.

How easy is it to set up, bait, and transport this trap?

The trap features an integrated stabilizing system so you can secure it on uneven ground or inside structures, preventing tipping during a capture. The rear door offers quick access for bait placement and a cleaner, safer route for releasing or relocating the animal without wrestling through the front opening.

• Stabilizing feet and placement options let you set the trap on varied surfaces.
• Rear door simplifies baiting, cleaning, and humane release procedures.
• Lightweight aluminum construction keeps transport manageable while remaining sturdy.

Which animals is the No. 8 best suited for and where should it be used?

The 8-inch diameter tube is sized for medium nuisance wildlife such as raccoons, skunks, and similar-sized species. Its discreet profile and solid sides make it suitable for use near homes, under porches, in yards, and in rural access points where minimizing public visibility and disturbance is important.

• Ideal for raccoons, skunks, and comparable medium-sized mammals.
• Works well in residential and semi-urban settings where concealment matters.
• Designed to be used where humane capture and minimal public exposure are priorities.

Who is this for: The Z TRAP No. 8 is aimed at wildlife control professionals, property managers, and homeowners seeking a long-lasting, humane live-capture solution for raccoons and skunks. If you need a discreet trap that reduces animal stress, protects handlers, and endures repeated field use, this tube-style aluminum trap suits relocation or removal programs where reliability and safety matter.