ONE PERSON NAIL CLIPPING METHOD: I just wrap Katie up snugly in a small towel with one front leg at a time out, and clip away. Then I tuck in both front legs and let the rear legs hang out the bottom. After she is wrapped, I just tuck her into the crook of my arm, leaving both hands free. FERRET STINKING AT COAT CHANGE TIME: I too have noticed that my ferret, Katie, seems to smell stronger at coat changes. I just figured it was natural for oils to increase at this time. "RAWHIDE" LACES AS COLLARS: Most of the boot laces that people refer to as "rawhide" are actually Latigo ( an oil tanned leather ) which doesn't really shrink if it gets wet. Rawhide is very, very stiff and un-flexable when dry, and would not make good boot laces. Latigo laces should be OK to use as a collar. FAKING IT IN THE LITTER BOX: Tavi sounds like she could be Katie's twin!! I, also have to tell Katie to go several times before she actually will go. But, she puts on a good act!! :) WOW!! MAX'S 8.5 lb FERRETS?! : Is this for real, or was that a typo?? I have seen several BIG ferrets that weighed between 3 & 4 lbs. I can't even imagine one at 8.5, let alone two! This is one for the record books!! TNT, fuzzie kisses to all, Amy & Katie "Here's Dookin' at you Kit!" [Posted in FML issue 1734]