To the person who asked about keeping his ferret in a damp, not-so-well lit basement all day long, I would say a definite "no". For one thing, that kind of environment, if not physically unhealthy, could not be beneficial for him on an emotional level either. Your ferret could feel very isolated and lonely in a dark, out-of-the way place like that. Isn't there some other room in your home where your ferret would be welcome? If not, perhaps you should reconsider getting a ferret. If you are determined to have one, then consider having two. One ferret, kept away in a lonely, dark basement all day by itself is bound to not thrive. [Posted in FML issue 1697]