The best raccoon traps, compared.
Top pick: Tcowoy 32 inch Best value: VOUNOT 80 cm – Lowest listed cage price at about £35.99, with 4.5 from 44 reviews. The bullets do not name raccoons, and the written reviews are not marked United Kingdom. Updated October 2026.
A raccoon trap on amazon.co.uk, of twelve listings, is usually a folding wire live-cage, plus one small one-way acrylic door. UK shoppers meet American species lists, including raccoon, armadillo, skunk and coyote, on cages that UK reviewers describe using for cats, foxes, squirrels, rabbits and rats. Raccoons are a listed invasive species and are not an established wild population. If you have taken one from the wild, do not release it. The [raccoon trap UK rules](/hub/traps/raccoon-trap/sub/raccoon-trap-uk-rules) set out reporting and release before a species word on a listing becomes a plan. One listing, the PEUTIER, is a one-way acrylic door with an inner opening of 21 × 16 cm, an outer frame of 27 × 21 cm, eight binding ropes and a weight of 500 g. Several listings describe a live plate door and never say double door.
A raccoon trap on amazon.co.uk, of twelve listings, is usually a folding wire live-cage, plus one small one-way acrylic door.
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Do you need to hold the animal?
The Tcowoy 32-inch model measures 78 × 29 × 30 cm in the details and weighs 4.1 kg, giving it a practical mid-sized footprint. It folds flat, includes handle protection and explicitly names cats up to 15 pounds, raccoons, squirrels and rabbits. Its 5.0-star figure sounds impressive but comes from only two ratings, while the captured listing contains just one UK review sentence describing it as robust. No adjustable trigger is claimed, and the door is not identified as a double-door design. At about £55.99, it costs more than several cages with broader review evidence. It is a plausible compact folding option, but the tiny sample cannot support a top-pick claim.
Pros
Cons
Best for: A buyer wanting a mid-sized folding cage who is comfortable with very limited review evidence.
Less suitable: Anyone choosing mainly by star rating or requiring an adjustable trigger.
Specifications
Common questions
What does the details line say?
78 × 29 × 30 cm and 4.1 kg. The bullet size is 30.63 × 11.34 × 11.81 inch.
Is the trigger described as adjustable?
No. This listing does not use the adjustable-sensitivity sentence.
How many review bodies are in the listing?
One UK review, which says excellent quality and robust. The rating line is 5.0 from 2.
The VOUNOT provides an 80 cm live cage for about £35.99, with a pressure plate, carrying handle and claimed tool-free assembly. Its 4.5-star rating from 44 reviews is the strongest combination of price and review volume in this set. The listing describes indoor and outdoor use in places such as garages, lofts and sheds. However, its bullets name rats, rabbits, martens and foxes rather than raccoons, and no written review in the captured listing is marked United Kingdom. The title and details also present the same three dimensions in a different order, so check the actual orientation before relying on width or height. It is the best value cage in this comparison on listed price and available rating data, not a verified raccoon solution.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Budget-conscious buyers comparing a general live cage for a species they may lawfully handle.
Less suitable: Anyone needing UK raccoon evidence or an unambiguous width-and-height specification.
Specifications
Common questions
Does the listing name raccoons?
No. The bullets name rats, rabbits, martens and foxes.
Which size figure is on the details line?
The title says 80 × 26 × 34 cm. The details line says 26 × 34 × 80 cm.
Does it say tool-free?
Yes. The bullet says quick to assemble without tools, and it names a carrying handle.
The PEUTIER is a 27 × 21 cm exclusion frame with a 21 × 16 cm one-way opening, so it lets an animal leave rather than holding it. At about £16.49, it is the least expensive product here and includes eight binding ropes for its six mounting holes. Its 5 mm acrylic panel and ABS frame weigh 500 g. The 4.4-star score comes from only 14 ratings, while all six written reviews in the captured listing are marked Canada rather than the UK. Those reviews include reports of raccoons leaving, but also one hinge spring coming off, so they do not establish suitability for a British property. It is not a lawful way to release a raccoon into a UK garden.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Comparing a small exclusion flap with a holding cage, where the target animal and release plan are lawful.
Less suitable: Holding an animal, relying on UK review evidence, or releasing a raccoon.
Specifications
Common questions
Is this a cage?
No. The listing is a one-way mini door with eight binding ropes. The inner opening is 21 × 16 cm.
What is it made of?
The bullet says a 5 mm acrylic panel and an ABS plastic frame.
Are the reviews from the UK?
The rating line is 4.4 from 14. The six written reviews in the captured listing are marked Canada.
The SARSTRY combines a 79 × 28 × 33 cm folding cage with a sensitive trip plate and a spring-loaded door for about £44.99. Its title and details line agree on those measurements, although one bullet swaps the width and height. The listing claims galvanised steel, indoor or outdoor use and suitability for animals below 8 kg. Three of the eight available review bodies are marked UK, including one report of a cat caught overnight, which makes the evidence more relevant than most products here. The 4.4-star rating still rests on only 11 ratings, and the listing describes one door rather than a double-door layout. It is the top pick for the clearest balance of consistent length, UK review context and moderate price, but it is not proof of lawful raccoon use.
Pros
Cons
Best for: A medium folding cage for lawful cat-sized use where UK review context matters.
Less suitable: Buyers who require two doors, a large review sample or proof of raccoon suitability.
Specifications
Common questions
Is it a double-door cage?
The bullets say a spring-loaded door, singular. They do not say double door.
Do the size lines match?
The title and the details line say 79 × 28 × 33 cm. One bullet prints 79 × 33 × 28 cm.
What weight of animal does the bullet name?
Animals weighing less than 8 kg. The cage itself is listed at 3.63 kg.
The Tcowoy 32D is an 81 × 26.4 × 38.4 cm folding cage with an adjustable-sensitivity trigger and a guarded handle. At 5.62 kg and about £62.99, it is heavier and dearer than the other roughly 80 cm cages. Seven UK review bodies in the captured listing concern cats, with successful catches alongside two reports that criticise the mechanism or trapdoor. Its 4.2 from 13 provides some customer signal, but the sample remains modest. The listing says live plate door rather than double door and names raccoons, cats, armadillos and rabbits. It suits someone who values trigger adjustment, provided they test the closure carefully before leaving it set.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Lawful cat-sized use where adjustable trigger sensitivity matters more than the lowest price.
Less suitable: Buyers wanting a double-door cage or consistently positive mechanism reports.
Specifications
Common questions
Is the trigger adjustable?
The bullet says a freely adjustable sensitivity trigger.
What did UK reviewers use it for?
The seven review bodies are about cats. They include successful catches and two that say the mechanism or trapdoor was poor.
Is it described as a double-door cage?
No. The bullet says a live plate door.
The 100 cm ARIFARO is a longer folding double-door cage weighing 6.32 kg and priced at about £49.99. Its title gives 100 × 31 × 30 cm, while the bullet gives 100 × 29.5 × 30.5 cm, and there is no separate details size. One review in the shared pool says either both doors or one door can be used, which adds practical context to the layout. However, its 4.0 from 37 is the same pool shown for the 80 cm model and must not be added or treated as independent evidence. The bullets name badgers and several non-UK animals, but not raccoons, so the target list should not guide legal use. The extra length may suit a larger lawful target, though the evidence is too mixed for an unqualified recommendation.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Buyers comparing a longer double-door cage for a lawful target and able to verify the supplied size.
Less suitable: Anyone relying on independent size-specific ratings or species wording as legal guidance.
Specifications
Common questions
Is there a details size line?
No. The title says 100 × 31 × 30 cm and the bullet says 100 cm long, 29.5 cm wide and 30.5 cm high.
Can one door be left shut?
A review in this listing says you can use both sides or just one. The bullet itself says double door.
Does the bullet name badgers?
Yes, with voles, dry otters, opossums, weasels and hares. It does not name raccoon.
The 80 cm ARIFARO offers a folding double-door cage with a sensitive trigger for about £44.99. Its title says 80 × 28 × 26 cm and its bullet gives a similar 80 × 26.5 × 28.5 cm, but the details line reads 35 × 10 × 86 cm. That conflict makes the usable width and height difficult to trust without checking the delivered cage. The listing names badgers and several non-UK animals but does not name raccoons, and species wording is not legal permission to trap them. Its 4.0 from 37 is shared with the 100 cm ARIFARO, including review text that names that larger model, so the count cannot be treated as size-specific evidence. The double-door layout is useful on paper, but the product data needs careful verification.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Comparing a mid-sized double-door cage after confirming its delivered measurements and lawful target species.
Less suitable: Buyers who need reliable size-specific reviews or unambiguous dimensions.
Specifications
Common questions
Do the dimensions agree?
No. The title says 80 × 28 × 26 cm, the bullet says 80 × 26.5 × 28.5 cm, and the details line says 35 × 10 × 86 cm.
Does this listing name raccoons?
No. The bullet names voles, dry otters, opossums, badgers, weasels and hares.
Are the 37 reviews only about this size?
The captured listing shares that count and much of the text with the 100 cm ARIFARO, including a review that names the 100 cm model.
The 57-inch Tcowoy is by far the largest cage here at 145 × 48 × 66 cm and 17.2 kg. Its adjustable trigger and guarded handle accompany a live plate door, while the title describes the cage as foldable. The bullet targets dogs, foxes, coyotes and bobcats up to 50 pounds and does not name raccoons. At about £180.99, it costs more than three times as much as several mid-sized cages. Its 4.0-star rating comes from one rating, with no written review body available, so it offers almost no customer evidence. This is a specialist large cage rather than a default raccoon-trap choice, and its lawful use and handling demands should be established before purchase.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Specialist lawful use requiring a very large cage and enough capacity to handle its weight.
Less suitable: Routine garden use, evidence-led buyers, or anyone specifically seeking a listed raccoon product.
Specifications
Common questions
Does this listing name raccoons?
No. The bullet names large dogs, foxes, coyotes and bobcats weighing up to 50 pounds.
How big is the details line?
145 × 48 × 66 cm and 17.2 kg. The bullet says 57 × 19 × 21 inches.
Is there a written review?
The rating line is 4.0 from 1. The captured listing has no review body.
The 105 cm Thealyn is a large folding double-door cage weighing 6.66 kg and costing about £57.99. Its length is consistent across the title, bullet and details, although the title swaps the stated width and height. The shared review text includes UK reports involving cats, foxes, wind trips, uneven ground, missing clips and doors that fail. Its 3.6 from 382 must not be treated as 382 reviews of this size alone because the 80 cm model shows the same pool. The listing names raccoons along with several American species, but those words do not establish a lawful British use. The generous length and two doors are useful features, tempered by reported mechanism and finish concerns.
Pros
Cons
Best for: A larger lawful live-cage task where length and two-door access matter.
Less suitable: Buyers wanting model-specific ratings or a mechanism with consistently positive review evidence.
Specifications
Common questions
Do the width and height match the title?
The title says 105 × 40 × 31 cm. The bullet and the details line say 105 cm long, 31 cm wide and 40 cm high.
What do the UK reviews talk about?
Mostly cats, plus some foxes, squirrels, wind trips, uneven ground, missing clips and doors that fail. The same text is on the 80 cm Thealyn.
Does the bullet say it is a raccoon trap?
The quality bullet calls it a heavy duty folding raccoon trap. The species bullet also names armadillos, skunks and foxes.
The 80 cm Thealyn is a folding black double-door cage priced at about £49.99 and weighing 4.84 kg. The title, bullet and details each present different dimensions, with the listed length ranging from 80 to 83 cm. Its 3.6 from 382 appears substantial, but that review pool is shared with the 105 cm model and includes text about other sizes. UK review themes across the shared text include wind trips, uneven-ground problems, missing clips and doors failing, so setup quality matters. The listing names raccoons, yet that does not make release lawful in the UK. It offers a two-door format, but the dimensional and review uncertainty keeps it off the top pick.
Pros
Cons
Best for: A lawful cat-sized task where a double-door folding cage is useful and the mechanism can be tested on flat ground.
Less suitable: Buyers who need model-specific review evidence or fully consistent dimensions.
Specifications
Common questions
Which length should you quote?
The title says 80 cm, the bullet says 80 cm long by 27 cm wide by 33 cm high, and the details line says 83 × 29 × 34 cm.
Are the 382 reviews only this model?
No. The same headings and the same count are on the 105 cm Thealyn. One review quotes a different size in its title.
Does the bullet say double door?
Yes. It also says the cage arrives folded flat.
The 37-inch Tcowoy is a 95 × 31 × 36 cm folding cage with an adjustable-sensitivity trigger and a guarded handle. It weighs 7.42 kg and costs about £70.99, placing it between the medium cages and the very large 57-inch model. The bullet names stray cats, raccoons, armadillos and rabbits, but does not provide UK evidence for those uses. There is no customer-rating line and no written review body in the captured listing. Its live plate door is not described as a double-door arrangement, and no use location is stated. The additional length may be useful for a lawful larger target, but purchasing it requires trust in specifications rather than customer experience.
Pros
Cons
Best for: A buyer who needs a longer adjustable-trigger cage and can verify it without review evidence.
Less suitable: Anyone seeking proven UK customer experience or a two-door layout.
Specifications
Common questions
How long is the details line?
95 × 31 × 36 cm. The bullet says 37 × 12.2 × 14 inch. Weight is 7.42 kg.
Is there a rating?
No customer-review line and no review body in the captured listing.
Does the bullet name armadillos?
Yes, with stray cats, raccoons and rabbits.
The 24-inch Tcowoy is the smallest cage here, with a details size of 63 × 18.8 × 21 cm and a weight of 2.31 kg. It folds flat and the bullet names raccoons, squirrels, rabbits and kittens up to 15 pounds. Its narrow 18.8 cm dimension deserves particular attention before you assume the species wording proves a suitable fit. The captured listing contains no star-rating line and no written review body, so there is no customer evidence here to balance the product claims. The door is not described as a double-door design, and no trigger specification or setting location is provided. At about £40.99, it needs more verification than the better-documented cages.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Buyers who prioritise compact folded storage and can verify the cage dimensions themselves.
Less suitable: Anyone seeking established customer evidence or a clearly documented trigger and door system.
Specifications
Common questions
How long is the details line?
63 × 18.8 × 21 cm. The title says 24 inch and the bullet says 24.8 × 7.4 × 8.27 inch.
Does the bullet name raccoons?
Yes, together with stray kittens up to 15 pounds, squirrels and rabbits.
Is there a star rating in the captured listing?
No. There is no customer-review line and no review body.
Shelf prices, stars and review counts are the amazon.co.uk figures captured for these twelve listings on 15 October 2026. They are not a live reload on 17 October 2026. No 0–100 score was stored with the listings, so the mark on each card is an editorial rank of listing clarity inside this set: agreed dimensions, a door you can name, and review text that belongs to that ASIN. It is not a laboratory test, and it is not a statement that any cage is lawful equipment for releasing a raccoon.
Lawful species and release
25%The animal you might actually catch, and whether release is lawful. A raccoon or a grey squirrel must not be released. A badger must not be targeted. The word on the bullet is not the law.
Holding cage or one-way door
15%Eleven listings are live cages. Only the PEUTIER is a one-way flap, with an inner opening of 21 × 16 cm. It lets an animal leave. It does not hold one.
Length that agrees
25%A stated length that matches across the title, the bullets and the details line. This basket runs from 63 × 18.8 × 21 cm to 145 × 48 × 66 cm. Conflicting axes stay in the score.
Door and trigger as stated
15%Double door only where the listing says it. SARSTRY says one spring-loaded door. Some Tcowoy models say an adjustable trigger. A second door is not inferred.
Reviews that belong to the ASIN
20%Prefer review text marked United Kingdom, and do not add a shared star pool. The two Thealyn sizes share one 3.6 from 382. The two ARIFARO sizes share one 4.0 from 37.
Start with the animal you might catch, and with whether release is lawful. Then separate a holding cage from the one-way door. Then read the length where the listing disagrees with itself. A star rating does not settle those three. The twelve listings are amazon.co.uk pages captured on 15 October 2026, not a live reload on 17 October 2026, and not a laboratory test.
A raccoon trap in this amazon.co.uk set is usually a folding wire live-cage. One listing, the PEUTIER, is a one-way acrylic door with an inner opening of 21 × 16 cm, an outer frame of 27 × 21 cm, eight binding ropes and a weight of 500 g. It does not hold an animal. The other eleven are cages. SARSTRY describes a single spring-loaded door. Several Tcowoy listings describe a live plate door and never say double door. Both Thealyn sizes and both ARIFARO sizes say double door.
Bullets name raccoons, armadillos, skunks, coyotes and bobcats. Those words are not a release plan. A raccoon you have taken must be reported and must not be released. A grey squirrel must not be released either.
The two Thealyn lengths show one 3.6 from 382. The two ARIFARO lengths show one 4.0 from 37. Adding the pairs double-counts the same pool. One Thealyn review even names a different size in its title.
The Tcowoy 24 inch details line is 63 × 18.8 × 21 cm. The bullet names raccoons. There is no star line and no written review. The narrow listed dimension is the fact to check, not the species word.
Name the animal you might catch before you name a cage. A raccoon is on the invasive list and is not widely spread. Report it, and do not release one you have taken. A grey squirrel must not be released. A badger must not be the target. Fox cages, where GOV.UK allows one, are checked at least daily, and an urban fox is not moved to the countryside.
Quote a length only when the title, the bullet and the details line agree, or write the conflict down. SARSTRY agrees on 79 cm between title and details, with one bullet swapping width and height. Thealyn 105 cm keeps 105 cm and swaps width and height in the title. Thealyn 80 cm prints three different size lines. ARIFARO 80 cm puts 35 × 10 × 86 cm on the details line against an 80 cm title. VOUNOT prints 80 × 26 × 34 cm and 26 × 34 × 80 cm.
Three typical situations, each with a recommendation from this comparison.
Report the sighting, and do not buy a cage in order to release the animal. If you are still comparing the hardware, the SARSTRY 79 cm cage is the clearest listing in this set. That is a comment on the page, not permission to relocate a raccoon.
UK review text on the Thealyn and Tcowoy captures is mostly about cats. The Tcowoy 32D, about £62.99, names an adjustable trigger, and seven UK review bodies in that capture are about cats, including catches and two complaints about the mechanism. Test the door before you leave it set.
You want the lowest listed cage price for a species you may lawfully handle. The VOUNOT is about £35.99, with 4.5 from 44 reviews, a pressure plate and a handle. The bullets name rats, rabbits, martens and foxes, not raccoons, and the written reviews are not marked United Kingdom.
The top pick is Thealyn 105 cm, with the highest score in this comparison (7.1 out of 10, from 382 amazon.co.uk reviews). The best value is the VOUNOT 80 cm cage at about £35.99, with 4.5 from 44 reviews, for a species you may lawfully handle. Its bullets do not name raccoons. Two Thealyn lengths share one 3.6 from 382, and two ARIFARO lengths share one 4.0 from 37. A raccoon you have taken must not be released.
VOUNOT 80 cm
Lowest listed cage price at about £35.99, with 4.5 from 44 reviews. The bullets do not name raccoons, and the written reviews are not marked United Kingdom.
Editorial
Peter F. is the editor for DIY & tools at productscompared.co.uk. Comparisons in this category are checked against amazon.co.uk listings, review evidence and public UK sources.
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