Simple and inexpensive live trap for capturing fossorial small mammals. Mediterranean vole: and example

Abstract

A simple and inexpensive live trap for capturing fossorial small mammals is described. It consist of a plastic tube (dark and hard, or any other imitation material) with a swinging door at each end. The trap was either positioned along or at the end of the tunnel. The hight efficiency of capture and recapture is shown with four colonies of Mediterranean voles. Up to six traps can be constructed in 1 hour, in any place, with very common and abundant material. The price is very low.