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Ferrets (Mustela furo) are intelligent, lively, furry mammals (they are not rodents!). Ferrets are the only domesticated member of the Mustelidae family of carnivores. Cousins of the ferret include the otter, weasel, mink, ermine, skunk and European polecat. An adult female weighs about 1-3 pounds; whereas males are larger and can weigh up to 3-5 pounds. Ferrets come in a variety of colors with Albinos (white with ruby eyes) being the original color of pet ferrets. Other popular colors are sable (with raccoon-like mask, chocolate (brown), silver, and cinnamon--just to name a few.
THE DOMESTIC PET FERRET IS NOT A WILD ANIMAL. (Domestic ferrets should not be confused with the wild, native Black footed Ferret of the western U.S., which is an endangered species.) These DOMESTIC HOUSE PETS (estimated to be over 6 million kept as pets in the U.S.) have no hunting instinct left; they will chase and catch rodents, but do not recognize them as food on which to survive. Ferrets are domestic in the truest sense of the word. If a pet ferret escapes outdoors, he/she can only survive for an average of three days (possibly less depending on environment/weather conditions).
YES ! But remember it involves several long-term commitments. If healthy, ferrets retain a youthful, playful nature late into old age, about 6 to 8 years. Ferrets are small, quiet and relatively easy to
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- SouthFloridaFerret Club and Rescue, Inc.
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- Miami FL
- United States 33186
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- +1.30538567
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