Yes, this is a "baby behavior" that will go away as he grows up with the proper encouragment. A loud, sudden, angry sound from you as he lunges at your face (or as soon as possible) will help him to understand that it's not acceptable play behavior, then quickly scruff, scold, and immediately put him down and ignore him for a few minutes. Time outs in a cage don't generally help much for this behavior. If they have opportunity to play with you again in two or three minutes, and the same scenario occurs again, the lesson is reinforced more immediately. Bare feet biting is actually (usually) also a baby behavior that can be cured (untrained) a similar way. First response to toe nippers should be to ignore them (don't dance, don't dodge, don't pick them up. No, it's not easy, but it works quicker than any other method.) They're doing it to get your attention and to get you to play. You want to teach them that it doesn't accomplish what they want. Second response is to scold them ANGRILY without picking them up. Third response is to touch their nose while ANGRILY scolding them WITHOUT picking them up. Picking up a toe nipper to scruff and scold is the last resort. Debi Christy Ferrets First Foster Home Practical & easy training, care, & maintenance articles available at http://www.geocities.com/ferretsfirst/ [Posted in FML issue 3814]