The Tsuchinoko is just one of many animals you can capture in MGS Delta: Snake Eater. However, there is a level of mystery and intrigue to catching one. More so, because they are incredibly rare to find and snag in the game. Rather than looking for a mouse or rodent, you are looking for something different. In fact, the creature looks similar to a reptile when you capture it. While MGS Delta: Snake Eater features a plethora of animals, the Tsuchinoko is one to try and search for. Mainly because, in capturing it, you receive rewards to use on your next playthrough of the game. But with the vast jungles and high mountains, finding this mystery can be a real pain.
Therefore, we have your and Snake’s backs. This guide shows you how to capture a Tsuchinoko in MGS Delta: Snake Eater. Furthermore, we also provide the locations of you can find it. Luckily, it’s not just one spot, but several. So that way, in case you miss it before, you can find it later on. Below are the details for capturing the Tsuchinoko.
How to Capture A Tsuchinoko in MGS Delta: Snake Eater
To capture a Tsuchinoko in MGS Delta: Snake Eater, you need to set down a Mousetrap item in specific areas. You can find two Mousetraps at the Bolshaya Past Base area during Operation Snake Eater (second visit). One of them is in the wooden shed in the compound. While the other is under a bed in the main building of the area. This is the earliest in the game in which you can easily acquire the item to catch one.
When it comes to actually capturing the Tsuchinoko, enter the area you wish to capture it and immediately place down your Mousetraps. Then, you must enter and exit the area until your traps catch something. If it’s a different animal, you can let it go and try again. By repeating this process, you can see the animal at a much quicker rate. Rather than needing to randomly rely on finding it with a trap. It’s also best to save before you do this, that way you can keep your traps in case anything happens. However, you may be curious about where to find this elusive critter.
All Tsuchinoko Locations in MGS Delta: Snake Eater
There are six different locations in which you can capture a Tsuchinoko in MGS Delta: Snake Eater. These include Bolshaya Past South and Graniny Gorki South. The following table gives you the details on where is the best place to be able to get one in each area:
| Area | Where to Place Mousetrap |
| Dremuchjj North, South, or Swamp | Anywhere near an entrance or exit of the area. |
| Chyornyj Prud | It can be placed anywhere. Mainly near an entrance or exit to the area. |
| Bolshaya Past South | There will be a single soldier in the North patrolling; take him down. Place the Mousetrap where he patrols. |
| Graniny Gorki South | After the boss fight with The Fear. In the center of the boss arena. |
| Svyatogornyj South or West | Anywhere in the area, best near the entrance. |
| Sokrovenno North, South, or West | Placeable in any of the areas. |
| Tikhogornyj | Just before the waterfall, where you meet EVA. |
As you can see, you have multiple opportunities to be able to get the Tsuchinoko in the game. It is important to note that at one point in the game, you lose all of your gear, temporarily. This takes place at Groznyj Grad. Upon leaving here, you will meet with EVA in Tikhogornyj. Make sure to grab your equipment. Upon doing so, you will also obtain the captured Tsuchinoko.
What Rewards Do You Get for Capturing the Tsuchinoko?
If you capture the Tsuchinoko, you will earn the Believe It Or Not trophy. That’s not all, you can also earn the Tsuchinoko title as well as the Infinity Face Paint. But to earn these two, you must capture it and keep it alive until you complete the game. Therefore, you must always keep an eye out when eating food in the game. So that you don’t accidentally eat it and lose the chance to earn the rewards.
While the Infinity Face Paint sounds odd, it’s quite the cosmetic item to have. Equipping it grants Snake infinite ammo as long as it is on his face. In the Metal Gear Solid games, it is a vital piece of equipment to have. If you are aiming to do a playthrough with any type of weapon, you don’t need to worry about ammo is fantastic. In turn, the task of capturing the Tsuchinoko becomes more than worth doing.
Now you have everything you need to know about capturing the sneaky creature. MGS Delta: Snake Eater is full of unique animals and easter eggs to enjoy. If you are curious about modding the game, then you’re in luck. We give you our thoughts on the 10 best mods for the game to use. Enjoy all that you can in the game; you never know what you may find.
