In response to Misti Hosier's plea for help regarding her attacking ferret, we also have a ferret that behaved in a similar fashion when we first got her. I don't know how long Misti has had Rhea, but since she is running a shelter, I assume that the ferret has an unknown history. Our Leela was like Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde when we first got her from the shelter. Her previous owner (the one that dumped her at the shelter) said she was 'aggressive.' This surprised us, as she was seemingly very sweet and cuddly. We first noticed a problem when my son pulled out his guitar to play. She attacked him much in the same fashion you describe for Rhea. We have since learned that any high pitched noise will set her off. I have heard that females can react this way to sharp noises, as they think it is a kit in distress and will launch into attack mode to protect the kit. In any event, we now protect Leela from loud noises (including squeaky toys), and she is fine. The more she got to know us, the more she trusted us and we haven't had any problems for a very long time. She does, however, on occasion attack male people that she doesn't know if they try to play with her. I can only imagine that she has suffered some abuse in her life and has trust issues. I hope your sweet Rhea has the same positive results we have had with Leela with your patient and loving care. Kathleen [Posted in FML 5861]