Soft impact, rotating jaw animal trap

摘要

Disclosed is an animal trap with a rotating auxiliary jaw subassembly attached to each of two substantially U-shaped trap main jaws. The invention is such that it reduces the impact force with an animal's leg upon closing. Additionally, the invention allows for increased holding power when the animal pulls away from the trap, but allows for reduced clamping force upon animal relaxation with the intent of allowing restored blood flow to the clamped area of the animal's extremity. Preferred embodiments include a padded jaw construction for additional reduction in impact force.