To Jamie with the biting ferret, You can try working with her: 1. NEVER play with her when she is allowed to "play bite" your hands. 2. If she does bite, scruff her, tell her no in a firm voice (not yelling) and hiss at her. 3. If she is biting to be put down, do the same as above and then put her in her cage for a time out. No offense meant, but if your boyfriend is as rough as you described, she may be better off in the loving hands of a good shelter where they can rehabilitate her with love and gentleness. Animals can sense our moods, and part of her response could be from his aggression and anger. good luck [Posted in FML issue 3284]