Is the lock complicated enough to keep raccoons out?
623586
I do not think so; those raccoons are pretty clever. The "lock" is a lift and release mechanism which I think they could get.
623587
I think it would be ok but I would not let the raccoon watch you when you get food out...they are very smart! We had scooter years ago and it got out of his cage and disappeared. We always suspected my husband lol but he never would fess up!
623588
I think it will keep raccoons out, providing that they don't "learn" how to work the mechanisms. It has a two part opening sequence, a little complicated for raccoons.
2268352
The latches could be opened if a fox, raccoon, coyote were motivated enough. I keep coop surrounded by an electrical fence for added protection.
18303
Bear--absolutely not! Bears can rip locked car doors off. For opossum and raccoon, you can put a large cotter pin or padlock through the eye of the latch mechanism. I live in Wyoming, where we have lots of bears, even in town, and have a kid that did bear research for a master's thesis, so am somewhat familiar with what will hold up to bears. No, it won't hold up to a bear.
1016257
The Dual Scan does keep the raccoons out. I've had it for a few weeks and have had no raccoon visits since installation.
2070678
Absolutely! This is a very sturdy lock and you won't need to worry about your pet getting past this one.
1025318
I can't say for sure. It keeps raccoons n deer out OK. Not sure if it will scare them enough to keep them away. When the ground is wet, it hurts to touch it,even worse in bare feet.
1056432
It is sturdy but I wouldn't risk it. I don't think it's intended for the outdoors. A raccoon would figure it out.
1354024
I don't believe it is airtight. It is a light weight plastic--I doubt it would be able to resist raccoons though. Even if they couldn't get into it, they would probably be able to turn it over, move it, or drag it somewhere.
2231335
The basic cage is well constructed, however, the latching mechanism is POOR as it is difficult to "set". Once an animal is inside, the door is solid. Fortunately, my background is mechanical design & fabrication & I was able to modify the latching mechanism to the point of satisfactory. I will probably, as time permits, re-manufacture the latching mechanism to be fully functional & reliable. I hope this helps you. BTW, I am using it to catch full grown raccoon's.
1272031
There isn't a lock, but there is a plastic panel that slides in front of the flap to stop animals from passing through the opening. This panel is held in place by gravity and a very simple plastic catch. You can see a picture of this plastic panel in the third sample photo in the description.
1953084
Probably not. I got it to try and keep skunks raccoons, possums, and cats away, they are still coming around. Wish I could find something to keep them away
591134
No , it's a safety lock to keep people from going out or people coming in. Can only be accessed from the inside.
194661
The lid is very easy to open, even for a raccoon. So, I would have concerns about keeping it outside. That being said, I have seen raccoons chew through thicker plastic than this (including a heavy duty trash can lid).
249121
Easy to install/remove, but you would likely have to reinstall your original lock. My cats don't go outside, just to a screened lanai.
901663
You can take it apart. We live near woods and have raccoons in the area and have not had a problem
63967
Yes you can lock the pet door so the dog cannot go out or other animals cannot come in.
989217
I can tell you one thing, I had this set to repel bugs but there were spider webs on it 4 weeks into me plugging it up. If it couldn't scare away the spiders, I doubt a raccoon will be deterred.