Frequently Asked Questions

Welcome to our Faq section here we are going to answer some of the most common asked questions about ferrets.

Q: How long do ferrets live?
A: Ferrets generally live between eight to ten years.

Q: Do ferrets bite?
A: Ok this is an confusing topic when it come to ferrets. Any animal has the potential to bite if it feels threatened. Even dogs and cats have the potential to bite. Ferrets have gotten a bad rap in this area of dissuction. Ferrets generally do not bite (unless they have never been handled by humans). However, if a ferret has been abused, mistreated, or is sick or injured it may bite. There are many more dog and cat bites on record than ferret bites. What is mistaken for biteing is when ferrets "nip" either as a kit or when the ferret is playing with you. Ferrets generally play ruff expecially as kits. They like to nip at your feet, toes, soxs, hands, etc. to intence play. They arent trying to bite you to hurt you they are just playing with you. Ferrets skin is tougher then human skin and they dont understand the diffrence so they need to be taught to play diffrently. You should encourage "gentle mouthing"  behavior, as this is the main way a ferret will interact with it's environment when playing. Gentle play and a sharp "no" if the ferret nips too hard (sometimes coupled with a gentle "scruffing" or a nip deterrent like Bitter Apple),  is a good way to end the behavior.  Nipping too hard is a behavior that can be broken with patience and training.

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