Put a pencil into the loop and then try to pull it apart. It should hold firm under a fair amount of pressure. You can use pliers to clamp the wires together for added stability.
You can also tie the wire to the post, or use a staple gun to secure it to the wood. You want to have roughly a foot of wire between the post and your snare. Tug on your wire to make sure it is attached to the post and does not come out easily.
Make sure the post is driven into the ground firmly – if the rabbit can pull it out of the ground they will escape.
While easier to work with, rabbits can chew threw many thin ropes and cords, making metal the best option.
The best way to test the strength of your loop is to put a pencil into the loop and then pull it apart. If the loop comes undone then you should retwist the wire to create a stronger loop. Use pliers to clamp the wires together for added stability if you need it.
Felled trees, low hanging branches, or iron bars will all work. Make sure your bar is secured or heavy enough that a small rabbit couldn’t pull it away.
Look for openings in tall grass, muddy paths, or known rabbit holes.
Remember that a rabbit needs to fit its head and ears into the trap. Most rabbits are 6–7 inches (15. 2–17. 8 cm) big from nose to ear tips.
