Twice the size of your average house cat, ocelots lean more towards carnivorous than cuddly. That hasn’t stopped a legion of Minecraft players from trying to befriend them. They look like miniature jaguars, and they’re the perfect companion for a jungle biome house. Winning the heart of such a proud predator isn’t the easiest thing, but with diligence (and some snacks), it’s possible. Just be mindful of those paws. They’re called murder mittens for a reason. Here’s how to tame an ocelot in Minecraft.
Minecraft Ocelot Taming Guide
If there’s one thing more enchanting than actual enchantments, it’s the purr of a happy ocelot. Like many animals, the quickest way to this ferocious feline’s heart is through its stomach. Knowing how to tame an ocelot in Minecraft is all about knowing how to feed one and win its trust. Your first step should be gathering plenty of raw cod or salmon. 10 is fine for this taming task unless you want multiple ocelots. Here’s what you need to do next:
- Travel to any jungle biome
- Find an ocelot or ocelot kitten
- Feed the ocelot raw cod or raw salmon
- Repeat the feeding process to build trust and tame the ocelot
You can accelerate the growth of baby ocelots by giving them raw fish as well. That means starting with a kitten is fine as long as you have plenty of fresh fish to toss its way. It’s also good to keep in mind that ocelots won’t attack you but will attack chickens and baby turtles in the wild. Taming them solves a lot of problems, but like any tamed animal in Minecraft, there are definite pros and cons to weigh. For the paltry price of a few fish, however, it doesn’t get much better than this.
