My routine is to let the mouse thaw in a baggy inside a tupperware of hot water. I have the tongs set on top the weight the baggy down. If Allure sees me put the tupperware up on his stand in front of the tank he will come out of his hide and stay right at the glass and watch my every move. He also knows every five days is feeding day. I'm amazed at how well he knows it. Last feeding day I woke up and he saw start to get out of bed. He then started striking and reaching up to the top of his tank. I was like ok dude calm down, it's coming.