we have just bought a seven week old ferret (jill). I have done my research into ferret behaviour and thought i was prepared for nip training ect but when i picked her up to put her into her cage for the first time she bit me hard and locked on so i couldnt get her off. i didnt know what to do so i waited and put up with the pain until she felt safe to let go.

I thought maybe she bit me because she was scared as she is now in a new house with new owners. do you think this could be the case? she is happily playing with some of her toys now in her cage as i thought it was best to let her settle in for a little while.

im just a little concerned as i thought kits only nipped like in play ect, i didnt think they bit and drew blood unless they were mis treated.

could you possibly advise me in what best to do to stop her biting and to help her settle in and be at ease with me?