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Is 80°F too hot for my ferret, or are drafts from fans worse?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Exotic | Unknown - Exotic | Male | neutered | 7 months and 23 days old

I have a pet ferret and was wondering what is worse for him. Being in a room thats 80° or being a drafty room because of fans to cool down the room? I rather not have to choose because i know both are bad for him but there is only so much i have control over.

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on April 10th, 2019

Normal room temperature should range anywhere between 50 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Ferrets cannot tolerate temperatures above 85 degrees Fahrenheit so, if you had to choose, colder would be a bit better.

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