I just wanted to let everyone know that Rio & I are going into our 3rd day with no bites!!!!!! This is a huge accomplishment for us since she normally draws blood 5 or 6 times a day, EVERYDAY. I don't think it was all the treats I have been giving her (she's been getting plenty of treats for a long time now), it wasn't the Bitter Apple (but it keeps them from digging my carpet!), not the time outs, not the scruffing, hissing or dragging. I watched her get in position to bite (the whole explore-to-find-a-tender-spot-and-sniff-thing) and I got into position to..... THUMP! Thumped her hard enough on the nose to make her forget about biting me (ever again, I hope). Now, before some of you get your panties in a wad, keep in mind I have been EXTREMELY patient and gentle throughout this whole time of her viscous bites (I have never retaliated in response to having chunks of my flesh ripped open-except for scruffing). Also bear in mind this is MY ferret (not yours) and I devote all my time, energy, and MONEY to this little critter and I would NEVER put her in any danger. I fought fire with fire. And IT WORKED. I know you all will understand. I do not recommend this as a first response solution (I had already tried almost everything suggested to me because I had visited the Problem Ferrets and People Who Love Them site long ago), so if you have a new ferret and you are a new ferret owner, don't try this first. Anyway, it worked, she's fine, but she still bites other people *sigh*. I guess this makes her a Momma's Girl. Thanks again everyone for your help!! *#*#*A PERSONAL NOTE: IT IS SAD THAT I HAD TO DEVOTE HALF OF THE POST DEFENDING MYSELF FROM FLAMES. PLEASE BE NICE AND DON'T MAKE PEOPLE AFRAID TO POST. REMEMBER THIS IS THE INTERNET-NO ONE IS LIVE IN COLOR IN YOUR FACE, SO LET'S NOT ACT LIKE IT. IF YOU DON'T LIKE IT, IGNORE IT. ANYONE WHO RELIES SOLELY ON THE INFORMATION POSTED HERE TO CARE FOR THEIR FERRETS IS NOT VERY SMART ANYWAY. IT'S NOT YOUR JOB TO CORRECT ANY AND ALL FALSE AND/OR HARMFUL INFORMATION OUT THERE, AND TRYING TO DO SO IS RUDE AND CAUSES PROBLEMS. Sincerely, Deziree Rio--Mishu--introducing Annabell's MOM [Posted in FML issue 3056]