What causes a ferret to bite someone?

The most common reasons ferrets bite: Misguided play. This is the easiest to fix. Reward the ferret when it interacts with you without nipping. Never play with your hands. If you prevent bites long enough, they often just stop the behavior. Screaming, yelling, hitting, etc. read more

While it is extremely unlikely for a ferret bite to spread rabies to a person, it is possible to spread a bacterial infection. Bacteria that are normally in the ferret’s mouth, such as Pasteurella and Corynebacterium, can be transmitted by a bite. This is uncommon, because ferrets do not normally bite people. read more