Big Cheese Rat Cage Trap The Live Catch Rat Cage Trap from The Big Cheese is a humane option for the live capture of rats. Simply bait the trap, set, and position in an area where rats have been spotted. The rats are lured in by your bait and are trapped after dropping through the false floor. They can't escape until they are released. Remember to always check live catch cage traps regularly to avoid unnecessary distress for captures.