I like to think it creates a routine for my snake. I stick him in a clear rubbermaid tub and throw a blanket on top. I leave him in there and clean his cage, maybe a total of 30 minutes goes by. I tried f/t in the beginning as that is what the breeder had him established with, but couldn't get him interested. Heating them also takes a level of skill I can't seem to acquire..
I keep the blanket maybe halfway covering the tub so some light comes though. I get the mouse in and hold/wedge it's tail in the lid, this way it is pointing down, it seems to keep the mouse calm and Ulfric can land a solid hit. After one or two feeders, I cover the tub completely again and leave him to hangout for 20 minutes or so. Then take off the blanket and the lid and when he starts poking his head out after a few more minutes I pick him up making sure to support all his weight. Set him back in his tank (glass/mesh lid) and he usually stays in his warm side hut for 2 or 3 days.
I also always use tongs or a colored disposable glove. At first I wouldn't and when he would see my hand coming he would pull his head in and what I think would assume there was another mouse coming. After I started using a blue glove he seemed to be way more relaxed. You can avoid this by using a colored tub, but I wouldn't as you can't see whats going on inside. Happy snaking :)