While Issa is absolutely the sweetest thing in the world when just hanging out, I would definitely suggest a pair of feeding tongs if you don't already use them. Feeding response is tremendous! I've been feeding 2 large or jumbo mice right now until I make the next feeder order and h/s knows there are supposed to be 2 and gets a bit impatient if I am not quick enough with it. I mean the actual following stare, looks at me and then at lid and back at me kind of thing. It's actually kind of funny to make h/h wait:grin01: My old RTBs never did that.