Nichole, There are many water receptacles that you could change to. I honestly would grow tired of being scared awake by a choking ferret. I would simply change water bottles or change to using a bowl. I for one use both a water bottle and a large ceramic bowl for water. The ferrets seem to use both equally fine. I think the easiest solution to your problem is a change of receptacles. Then you could get a good nights sleep. Mike & the Lil Devils http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FurryLilDevils/ "If your afraid of being judgmental, then you probably already are." [Posted in FML issue 3869]