[pvaldes]

Unlike dogs that sniff and bark, and cats that watch, meow and rub everything, ferrets interact with the world by biting and tasting.

If they love you, they will show it pulling gently the hair in your arms with its mouth while you are watching TV. This can last for a lot of time.

If they are startled, in pain or feel threatened they will sink the fangs in your flesh and bite. Strong. Every single owner of a ferret show small red spots in their arms. And they are perfectly capable to chew off a finger, even if that behavior is extremely rare in a domesticated animal.

I don't have any problem with people having them as pets in Europe. They love to be cuddled, are affectionated, playful and curious, but they also smell, are oily, lose the hairs when in heat, and sometimes yes, they bite.