Do you have a biting ferret?

No, mine don't bite. They're so sweet lol, weren't always though. I've got this book, Ferrets for Dummies, by Kim Schilling, really good book. Covers everything about them. Is the biting out of play or is it being mean/aggressive? She says regarding adult ferrets who bite, to figure out which it is play or aggression. Aggressive ones may bite and hold on, or even draw blood. Play bites/nips are just that, nips. Both should be discouraged. Biting is sometimes their way to communicate, sometimes like a game. Sometimes they were never trained to "not bite" when younger. Or, it could be they're in pain, or uncomfortable(like ear mites). Could be they're reacting to some kind of noise, smell, or object, even certain people. Lists several things to try, too much to type out, but one I used to use when mine were kits, when they bite, scruff their neck, and loudly say NO then hiss at them. Just keep doing that. That's what mama ferret would do to them(minus the No part lol). Wrap her in a towel and carry her around like a baby, talking and petting her head gently. Immediately substitute a toy and allow her to bite that instead. Loudly say NO, put her in submission on her back and hold her there. Be sure to maintain control of her & hold her head. Try getting her a playmate to play with. That's just a few she had listed in the book. Like I said, great book, was a Godsend for me when I first got my babes lol. Hope that helps, a little anyway!!!

maybe she has a problem with her tooth or something...i dont know...

i have lots of ferrets and none of them bite because we trained them not to .by giving them a gentle but firm flick on the nose each time they bite you . They soon learn not to bite and you must do it every time they bite you for it to work .I guarentee you they will stop biting you very soon.

Mine pretty much all bite/nip at you playfully. I did have one ferret who would tear into you if you squeaked a toy. I guess the squeaker bothered her ears? Is it possible it's something like that? Also, what does she look like? It is possible she is deaf. I have two deaf ferrets, and they bite if you aren't careful. I think it has something to do with getting "snuck" up on. My other ferrets can hear me, but they don't.

I have a ferret who is about 4 years old who is a playful biter as well. We got him as a rescue, and he's never drawn blood. It is a little annoying, but it's very cute. :) We haven't really tried to make him not do it, because it is playful and he's a rescue and we don't mind. One of our other ferrets who we got as a kit used to bite a bit, but he stopped because we discouraged him. He was a great ferret. The only time he bit me was when we were giving him real steak! LOL they went into a frenzy. I would also recomend the ferrets for dummies book. It helps with younger and older ferrets.

Try pinning her on her back (like another ferret would) to show dominance when she bites--NEVER let her just get away with it. Most likely she's just trying to play with you; she doesn't know that human skin is much more tender than ferret skin. If she bites a particular spot you might try spraying some TimeOut! (yucky tasting green apple spray--you can get it from the pet store) on that part and make sure she gets a good taste of the yuckiness. Also, if she bites while you're holding her, don't just put her down--hold onto her for a little bit, scratching her head or her favorite spot. Try to see if she has a pattern, like if she has to go to the bathroom, is hungry, thirsty, lonely, playful, etc. It sounds like you don't think this is the reason why, so like I said, she probably just wants to play, so try to get down on the floor with her and be a fuzzy for a while. Best of Luck!