You know your addicted to ferrets when an interesting conversation over dinner is the consistancy, freqency, & color of ferret poop. Any animal that has teeth has the potential to bite, ferrets and humans included, it depends on how they are treated, and if they are taught that biting is not an allowable behavior. At least that is my reply to people who ask "Do ferrets bite?" Jean & The Zoo Crew Ferrets Unlimited Ferret Shelter [Posted in FML issue 2188]