I purchased 2 males from a pet store in Alliance, Ohio that were from the same litter. I didn't realize until I took them to my vet that they weren't neutered or descented b/c they were so small when I purchased them & I really didn't look either. I had the fixed at the appropriate time according to my vet (which was way before 2 years, but still). Both but especially one in particular were very aggressive before I had them fixed. Afterward, they calmed down a bit, but they still have major attitudes. None of my other ferrets, male ore female, act like this & they were all either rescued or purchased & already neutered/spayed. They don't attack me as much anymore & actually the one that had the worse attitude seems to be calming more as he ages. They are somewhat more aggressive towards my other ferrets, though, when the mood hits. I believe it's b/c of the later neutering that they are like this, but who knows? Hormones, right?? Becky, Daisy, Honey, Bugsy, Lucky, Jasmine, Cinnamon, Sambo, Raisin, & Kiwi [Posted in FML issue 4900]