I did some research on this a long time ago as we have many HIV+ friends. Ferrets can carry Toxoplasmosis(sp) but that the incidence of this occurring is very low. Masks when changing the litter box are recommended. The problem of things like colds/flus are only a real problem for people who are very, very sick; T-cell counts below 500. Elwin Bullard Ferrets: Ootz, Possum, Doris and eternally Winnie Sugar gliders: Myra and Myron http://home1.gte.net/bounty http://home1.gte.net/bounty/cemetary1.htm [Posted in FML issue 2177]