I have been receiving and enjoying the ferret list for a long time. I have five ferrets of my own and a skunk, dog and cat. Recently I got a call from a vet who had just got a call from someone who could nolonger keep their ferret (they were expecting a baby) and wanted it put to sleep. I picked the little guy up and he was infested with deer ticks (pin sized ticks most often the ones to pass lymes) I hand picked 30-40 then found a dip resonable safe for ferrets. I brought him home and found a happy home for him. He is healthy and beautiful now. Just wanted to let you know, one little guy found justice in this world. For those that are curious the skunk and the ferrets get along great. Diana [Posted in FML issue 1803]