Since this is my first time posting on the FNL let me intoduce myself. I'm Jimmy and my fuzzie is named Nikki. I bought Nikki from a pet store in Texas (I live in CA) just over a year ago and she's just been, well, she's been a ferret. She gets into everything she can find, she's trained me and my family in every aspect of living (where to put her litter box, tells us when she's hungry or thirsty, and reminding us to pick up our shoes lest they become ferret toys.) In regards to Christmas trees, well she loved ours last year. We were worried that she would knock off all the ornaments, drink the water, etc. Well we set up the tree and she sniffed all around and played with the decorations within reach, but she didn't even attempt to climb it until we mentioned to each other that we were glad she showed no interest in climbing. Well that did it, as you all know you should NEVER challenge your fuzzies in this way. The minute we commented on her lack of climbing it she proceeded to climb about 3/4 of the way to the top just to prove that she was able. After that she was content with the new toys that she could reach from the ground level and we didn't challenge her to climb again. I can't wait to see what she does this year as her climbing skills have progressed steadily during the last year. I thought the books said that ferrets don't climb well. I guess Nikki didn't read that chapter. Jim & Nikki the ferret [Posted in FML issue 1028]