I can only tell you how long my ferrets have lived. 8 years for 3 that had no other complications. One was 6 who died after adrenal surgery. Right now I have 2 that are 6, another 4 and another 2 Home Page updated Aug. 1, 2000 Come see Rocki & Silveretta www.geocities.com/huronna [Posted in FML issue 3154]