Abstract：Subtle traps have different definition,but more consistent knowledge now is that there is more difficulty in identification and description of trap patterns in a condition of present exploration methods and technical competence. At present，it inchides sand/gravel body,vulcanite body,deep buried-hill,anticline with low amplitude and fractured reservoir etc.Through analyzing the present conditions of subtle traps exploration and principal difficulties in China,the paper presented the adapted measures of subtle traps exploration,they are:renewing exploration ideals,optimizing exploration methods,developing study and appreciation in every aspects,multidisciplinary joint exploration and bold application of new theories and new techniques etc.The authors considered that repeated knowledge and constantly bringing forth new ideas into techniques are effective way that subtle traps exploration continuously achieves breakthrough.
