I have a concern about my ball python...advise please

[Diamond Serpents]

Ferrets usually have their scent glands removed so the scent should not be that strong. I wouldn't keep them in the same room, but that's me. Snakes have an excellent sense of smell, and it's very possible i went for your finger because of the smell of the ferret, or it could quite possibly be hungry. How often do you feed it?

Not true ferrets are from the weasel family and will smell bad regardless. If you bath them it gets worse. They're suppose to not stink if you have them removed and if you have them spayed or neutered on top of that boy is that a bunch of crap.

I was also led to believe this and spent over 600 dollars for a full setup which was 2 ferrets, cage and accessories ect. Just sold them on Craig's list for 200 and I couldnt be happier.

Told my 2 boys that we are keeping to reptiles and rats and that we will get them another beardie since we lost ours over the winter and the ferrets was the replacement.

To the OP I think the ferret is ok in the same room. I think you're right why you got tagged, just wash hands before handling BP after ferrets. Better yet don't hold ferrets before BP.