The SNAP-E is truly a “better mousetrap.” Easy to bait.Easy to set. Easy to release.Place the baited SNAP-E near a wall and pull back on theupright bar until it locks firmly in catch. The vertical strike bartravels half the distance of old-fashioned wooden traps. Theextra-large trip paddle and strike bar catch rodents from thefront, sides and back. To release, simply pull back on theupright bar until mouse is released. Fingers never touchthe mouse.The SNAP-E is truly a “better mousetrap.” Easy to bait.Easy to set. Easy to release.Place the baited SNAP-E near a wall and pull back on theupright bar until it locks firmly in catch. The vertical strike bartravels half the distance of old-fashioned wooden traps. Theextra-large trip paddle and strike bar catch rodents from thefront, sides and back. To release, simply pull back on theupright bar until mouse is released. Fingers never touchthe mouse.