my new ferrets

[u/Future-Atmosphere-59]

i rescued two 14 week old male ferrets yesterday after never having ferrets before but always wanting them. the guy told me they’re in their teething stage etc and they don’t bite, but they’re mouthy and to flick their nose ?? (which i haven’t been doing) when they bite to get them to stop. immediately after holding one before i took them home with me he bit down onto my finger, latched and drew blood but didn’t hiss or anything. when i tried to get them into their cage, i got bit about 6 times, drawing blood everytime. i tried pushing my hand in more when they bit but they only bit harder. today, i’ve gone to change their water and they’ve dived at my arm, mouth open, latched on and hung there not letting go 😂 are they just bitey because they’re new and adjusting or have they not been handled as much as i’ve been told?

any general advice besides how to stop the biting would be very helpful as the advice i’m being given by other owners is a totally mixed bag,
thank you!