Bill, I'm sorry to hear about your nose but I couldn't help but chuckle. My little Nipper did the same thing to my husband once after being told that she WILL bite you cuz she doesn't like men ffor some reason. But as for you adopting the little female and her settling down..I would say yes to both questions. My Nipper was a vicious biter. The petstore that had her was going to have her put down becuse she had literally bitten a chunk out of a customer's cheek (required stitches). Luckily for Nipper and me, the petstore let me buy her and she has now been with me for over 3 years. She still nips at times but for the most part has settled down and is a sweetheart. She recently started giving kisses instead of nips and this is a big milestone for us. She still will bite my hubbie so he doesnt handle her. He plays with Chomper instead. He has tried several times to hold her but without success. She just does not like males. Anyways, hope this helps. Good luck! Dooks!! Pat L. [Posted in FML issue 3343]