Please let us know what you catch by using the Trap.NZ mobile app or website. This allows us to keep track of the collective effort to protect native wildlife across Dunedin.
To find out more about adding catches, have a look at our guide to using Trap.NZ
Safely operating around kids and pets
Pet safety is one of our key considerations when installing traps. Possum traps are installed on trees without branches below, making them less accessible to pets. Never use toxic lures or meat in traps.
Trap aversion training for pets can also help. This involves bringing a dog or cat near the trap, putting some curry blaze on its nose or paw, and setting off the trap so it gets a fright and associates both the blaze and trap with a negative experience.
For people who are still concerned about pet safety, we suggest unsetting the trap during the day and resetting it upon dusk. We also advocate for responsible cat ownership by keeping your cat indoors overnight.
Please tell young kids the trap is dangerous and shouldn’t be touched without adult supervision. It can be helpful to spring the trap so they understand how it works. Kids can be involved in baiting the trap and sprinkling blaze.
If you’re are still concerned, only set the trap at night and unset the device when kids are visiting.
Extra resources
Download the City Sanctuary Flipping Timmy guide (PDF, KB)
February 20, 2025
How to use a Flipping Timmy possum trap — City Sanctuary
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Please let us know what you catch by using the Trap.NZ mobile app or website. This allows us to keep track of the collective effort to protect native wildlife across Dunedin.
To find out more about adding catches, have a look at our guide to using Trap.NZ
Safely operating around kids and pets
Pet safety is one of our key considerations when installing traps. Possum traps are installed on trees without branches below, making them less accessible to pets. Never use toxic lures or meat in traps.
Trap aversion training for pets can also help. This involves bringing a dog or cat near the trap, putting some curry blaze on its nose or paw, and setting off the trap so it gets a fright and associates both the blaze and trap with a negative experience.
For people who are still concerned about pet safety, we suggest unsetting the trap during the day and resetting it upon dusk. We also advocate for responsible cat ownership by keeping your cat indoors overnight.
Please tell young kids the trap is dangerous and shouldn’t be touched without adult supervision. It can be helpful to spring the trap so they understand how it works. Kids can be involved in baiting the trap and sprinkling blaze.
If you’re are still concerned, only set the trap at night and unset the device when kids are visiting.
Extra resources
Download the City Sanctuary Flipping Timmy guide (PDF, KB)