Ferrets belong to the family Mustelidae, a diverse group of small to medium-size carnivores that includes weasels, stoats, polecats, mink, skunks, otters, and badgers. The ferret (Mustela putorius furo) is a domesticated polecat.
Q. What animal looks like a ferret but bigger?
Sea otters are quite a bit larger than pet ferrets. Wild sea otters live in the Pacific Ocean. Sea otters are much bigger than ferrets and can be spotted off the western United States coastline. They can come ashore, but prefer to float on their back in the swells.
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Q. What else looks like a ferret?
Mink, weasels and martens are all members of the Mustelidae (Weasel family), which also includes otters, skunks, fishers, ferrets, wolverines and badgers. They are larger than weasels, with a body length up to 71 cm long including the tail.
Q. Is it OK to have one ferret?
Ferrets are playful pets that get along just as well on their own as they do in groups. Keeping a single ferret isn’t too different than keeping multiple ferrets. Ferrets are smart and social, though. Without any friends, they will need more interactive play time and time out of their cage to bond with you.
Q. Do ferrets know their name?
Ferrets will surprise and delight you with what they can do and learn. They recognize their name, respond to verbal and visual commands, and can even learn to do tricks.
Q. Which is better a male or female ferret?
Female and male ferrets do not have many differences. They are both active, playful, family-oriented, and inquisitive by nature. Some owners think that females are a little more aggressive than males when it comes to getting attention, but this is purely anecdotal.
Q. How much does it cost to fix a ferret?
Neutering runs $46-$80, or $100-$240 for neutering and descenting. Spaying costs $74-$100 and $125-$270 for spaying and descenting. Ferrets sold at pet stores that have already been spayed, neutered and descented will have two dots tattooed on one ear.
Q. How much do 2 ferrets cost at Petco?
At Petco, ferrets can cost you about $150 or so. Petco is a popular pet shop, so you can trust them with the price.
Q. How much are ferrets usually?
Although the cost of the purchase of a ferret and its scheduled care will vary depending on the area, you can usually plan on spending anywhere from $75 to $250, with the average being around $100, for the ferret itself, depending on the pet store or breeder.
