We have found that, as long as the monsters know that we are boss, no one bites. The only one we've had any trouble with is Faux-Pas, and until he was neutered just weeks ago he picked on everyone! We eventually had to isolate him because the other three had scabs on the backs of their poor little necks! We learned the best way to show our "alpha" status from Remi, when she had kits (of which Faux-Pas is one). When they were out of control, she would pick them up by the scruff of the neck, so that is what we do. Some of our more squeemish friends think it's gross, but it is more effective than flipping the nose or yelling (especially with Magnum, who we decided we should have named "Oblivious"). Adrienne and the loony zoo [Posted in FML issue 1474]