I am sorry for the long post but I would like to try and help since I know the position you are in. I just read the posting on the FML. Boy does this ferret sound like mine..maybe it is her twin. I have a 5 month old female Blaze, her name is Ali. I adopted her from the shelter and she is about 5 months old. She came with a litter of 8 and was never held by humans and was ready to be put down when the shelter rescued her and her litter mates. Anyway, ALi is a biter that hangs on for dear life and always draws blood. I have had her for almost two months now and she seems to be getting better..here are some of the things I tried. Scruffing didnt seem to work..it only pissed her off (I think she is blind too and doesnt like to be picked up much). When I go to pick her up I would scruff her and grip her with my three fingers (thumb, pointer, middle) grasping her head firmly. This prevents ferret from biting you. As I was holding my ferret I would give her a special treat, pet her and talk softly to her. When the ferret squirms or bites do not let go (I know this is hard when tears are flowing form the pain) but that is what the ferret wants--to be released. Bitter apple was dessert to my ferret so I needed something much stronger. I mixed up vinegar and water (2cups vinegar and 3 parts water) and covered my body in it. This smells terrible and the ferrets hate it and will not bite..also trying keeping shoes on and long sleeves on when dealing with the ferret. The less skin showing the less chance of being attatcked :) Now, when the ferret acts like she is going to bite I put my finger in front of her nose (or tap her on it since I think she is blind) and tell he "NO BITE!" This sends her into her war dance and she runs off. I used to scruff her and tell her "no bite" in the beginning and now she is at the point where I say it and she knows I mean BUSINESS. If she stil continues to bite I put her in time out for five minutes (in her cage) while the others play. Anyway, I hope this helps you and your ferret family to live a more peaceful coexistence. If you have any more questions please feel free to email me. Jennifer [Posted in FML issue 2702]