Just though I would  mention this little tipbit.
 
I was relaxing on New years day with a crossword puzzle ( something I rarely
have time for) and the clue was "Blood thirsty and viscous creature", I had
"_erret" and I couldn't think what the answer was so I asked my mum
(visiting for Xmas) and her immediate reply was "Ferret of course"!!!
[Posted in FML issue 1805]