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Does a two year old ferret bite?
It depends on the individual ferret. A working ferret or a ferret that hasn't had much contact with humans or hasn't been handled much will probably bite, but one that is used to human contact will not. All ferrets bite gently during play (not enough to hurt), but this is simply a part of ferret behaviour - ferrets have tough skin and bite each other while playing, so they need to learn that humans are more delicate and mustn't be bitten hard. If your ferret does bite hard, grab him by the scruff, blow in his face and say "NO!" in a loud, stern voice - they soon learn. If he bites hard during play, grab him by the scruff, put him back into his cage and ignore him for a while.
Do corn snake bites hurt as much as ferret bites?
It depends on how hard the ferret bites which depends on why the ferret has bitten you. If the ferret is scared or you are hurting it, it will bite to defend itself. This bite could be serious and painful. If the ferret is playing (ferrets play rough) will sometimes give you a small bite which isn't very painful. Ferrets can be trained to not bite or nip during play by scuffing them when they bite as this tells them you didn't like the behaviour. You can also get spray to put on your hands which will teach the ferret that your skin tastes bad and so will discourage biting
Your dog is constantly holding your ferret down and putting her mouth over the ferret but not actually biting is she playing or trying to hurt her?
It sounds like your dog is playing by mouthing with your ferret. Mouthing and biting is how they learn as puppies playing with other puppies. There are variations in a dog's behavoir depending on the breed. Remember that a dog can kill a ferret very easily, even if he's only playing. Your dog needs to be trained that this is unacceptable behavoir with your ferret, otherwise you need to keep them separated. A ferret can bite pretty hard and may bring out instinct in your dog to harm your ferret. Never leave a ferret unsupervised with any other animals.
What is the bite force a ferret can exert?
The bite force of the ferret is about the same as a large dog's bite. They have powerful jaws and very sharp teeth.
Why will your ferret try and bite you if you are teaching him not to?
he feels threned or indangered
Can a ferret bite your finger off?
It is doubtful they could bite your finger off but they can certainly give a nasty bite A ferret would not be able to bite a humans finger off, but they would be able to bite through your finger. They have very sharp teeth and a powerful jaw that can exert a great deal of pressure.
Do ferrets bite when they are pregnant?
A female ferret may or may not bite when they are pregnant, it depends on the individual as they each have there own personality
Why would a ferret bite its tail until it is raw?
A skin infection and/or boredom.
How do you train a 9 week old ferret that started biting your toes fingers etc not to bite?
A young ferret needs to be properly socialized and requires quite a bit of human interaction and playtime. Baby ferrets play together by biting each other. Is your ferret wanting more attention or just wanting to play with you. You teach a young ferret not to bite by scruffing, which is the way the mother ferret scolds her babies. When your ferret nips or bites, scruff him/her (gently grab the skin on the back of the neck with your thumb and forefinger (or index finger) and lift up a little and your ferret should relax, while saving "No" in an authorative voice. Never hit or flick your ferrets nose, as they don't understand that action.
Do ferrets fight with dogs?
If your ferret is playing with the dog, a bite shouldn't hurt. But if the ferret is defending himself, he could quite possibly cause damage. Also depends on the dog whether is a small or large dog.
How do you teach your ferret that is blind and deaf not to bite?
To keep your blind and deaf ferret from biting, approach him slowly as not to startle him (if that's what making him bite) . He has a keen sense of smell, let him smell as you slowly approach him. An alternative would be to use a product called "bitter apple"
Can a small dog and a ferret to play together?
Any dog that has any type hunting instincts might perceive a ferret as prey and might hurt or kill. Always closely supervise your ferret when around any other animals, never leave them alone. Advice from another contributor: I wouldn't suggest that dogs and ferrets play together. Ferrets tend to play rough and bite when they play. This is why ferrets have a tough skin. The ferret might bite the dog too hard and possibly hurt him.
