Happily: Two of my ferrets are most happy and healthy tearing away at live moving prey. Sometimes, the prey is asleep at the time. But mostly, that fear in the eyes appears as Buffy or Mouse rush in for the kill. Climbing up the back and sinking their teeth into the back of the neck or tearing at the side of the face is common. It was the back of the neck just a few hours ago. Sadly.........the prey is me. Happy Holidays to All. Lisette [Posted in FML 6887]