Adventures | For The Family

Snap! Snap! ... Snap! Six Mice Meet Their Maker

by Derek—2007.02.15 @ 1757

“Did you see that?” said Elise, half startled. “Down by the bathroom,” she continued. We all turned to look. Almost immediately, and unbelievably, we saw a small mouse dart across the carpet. In almost broad daylight, this bold mouse was prancing about, and we were determined to stop it.

Thankfully, Melissa had purchased a few “snap” mouse traps the day before and so I baited them and set them in the back room. Then, we all huddled together, half scared, half in excitement as we watched this gladiatorial spectacle. We saw the mouse dart from different corners and I moved the trap as if to anticipate his move. In a shocking climax, we witnessed as the mouse climbed on top of the trap and within seconds become trapped, struggle momentarily, and die.

I was actually sad at this moment, but it was what we had to do to keep our home safe and clean.

We set the rest of our traps and within two days we had trapped six mice.

Comments

Melissa hates the mice.

by Derek Hansen [TypeKey Profile Page]—2007.02.25 @ 2115

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