Yes, she has been de-glanded and fixed, have even tried some drops in her water to decrease scent.....doesn't do anything. I'm used to it now. Ok, I agree, better yet, don't handle ferret before picking up snake. And let's say I did handle ferret earlier in the day, washed hands well, etc.....but have on a shirt that may hold scent of ferret....that would also be picked up by snake right?