Black footed ferret teeth

Ferrets have 4 types of teeth. An adult ferret has 34 teeth in total

12 incisors - the small teeth which are only a few milometers in size

4 Canines - long fang like teeth which are used to kill prey

12 premolars - At the side of the mouth which are used for chewing

6 molars - At the back of the mouth which are used to crush and chew food

A kit (baby ferret) is usually born without teeth. After a few weeks it will get it's 30 baby teeth. These teeth will be lost by the age of 9 months and the ferret will have its 34 permanent teeth instead