Ken,
 
        Re: "... nose flicking thing sounds good ... I don't want to do it
             so often that she won't like me anymore."
 
        One of the greatest things about pets is their unconditional love
     for their owner.  Even to the point of ridicularity when the owner
     abuses the animal.  However, I personally believe that nose flicking
     is not abusive and it will (should) not become a regular habit for you
     once she learns not to nip/bite.
 
        I know I must have flicked my guys an uncountable number of times.
     I realize they rely on me to live, but the follow me everywhere.
     Achilles was named just that because of his constant presence
     under-foot.
 
        So, don't worry about flicking too much, your ferret will
     [hopefully] eventually get the point.  Now, throwing her across the
     room may make her dislike you a bit!  Just kidding, just kidding, I
     don't throw my ferrets [anymore].  Ha, just kidding!!  Woe, don't get
     upset, folks, I'm just KIDDING!!!!!
 
        BTW, if she doesn't stop biting (as some folks will tell about
     their "terrors") and you haven't settled on a name, you could name her
     "Luciferrette".
 
                                        Regards,
                                           Al
 
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The above comments are mine and mine alone and may not necessarily
(but probably do) represent the opinion(s) of any other group or
individual.
[Posted in FML issue 1108]