小鼠提示
小鼠：平台网面、水深与水温
给它们可以抓握的东西，并把温度精确到每一度。
来自原始watermaze.org（1998-2013）
Platform & Water
1. Cover the platform with a fibrous mesh into which the mice can dig their paws and feel secure when they get there. We found a synthetic underlay (to stop carpets slipping) ; it is whitish and blends with the water (milk). Others have used pot-scouring pads.
2. Make the water just cover the platform by ~5mm. Rats are big enough to feel they are out of the water. Mice are smaller; 1-2 cms is too much.
3. Water-temperature has to be accurate to 1 deg; we use 24 deg C. A couple of degrees colder and they just climb out
原文（英文）：Dr Roger J Morris，1998年，附Richard Baker的编者注。Copyright (C) 1998 RJ Morris & HVS Image. 按原样转载，未作改动。Copyright Richard Baker© 2013. All Rights Reserved.
设备方面，请参阅HVS Image关于常规逃生平台的页面。