1. Bristling Fur: The ferret's fur stands on end, making it appear larger and more intimidating. This is a defensive mechanism aimed at making the ferret seem bigger to potential predators.
2. Arched Back: The ferret arches its back, further exaggerating its size and making it look more threatening.
3. Hissing: Ferrets produce a hissing sound when they feel threatened or scared. This hissing is a warning to the perceived threat or predator to stay away.
4. Stomping Feet: Some ferrets stamp or stomp their feet on the ground when feeling frightened. This can be accompanied by the hissing sound, and it serves as a way for the ferret to display agitation and defend itself.
5. Baring Teeth: If a ferret feels extremely scared or cornered, it may bare its teeth as a final warning before potentially biting. This should be taken as a serious sign of fear and aggression.
6. Fleeing: If all else fails and the ferret can find an escape route, it will likely attempt to flee the situation by running away to a safe location.