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How big is the Sniffer in Minecraft?

Published in Minecraft Mob Sizes 2 mins read

The Sniffer in Minecraft has specific dimensions that depend on whether it's an adult or a snifflet (baby), and which game edition you are playing (Java or Bedrock). Adults are generally around 1.75 blocks tall and 1.9 blocks wide, while snifflets are significantly smaller.

Sniffer Dimensions Overview

As an animal mob, the Sniffer's hitbox size is crucial for understanding its in-game presence and interaction. The dimensions vary slightly between the Java and Bedrock editions for snifflets, but adult Sniffers maintain consistent dimensions across both.

Java Edition Sniffer Sizes

In the Java Edition of Minecraft, the Sniffer's hitbox dimensions are as follows:

  • Adult Sniffer:
    • Height: 1.75 blocks
    • Width: 1.9 blocks
  • Snifflet (Baby Sniffer):
    • Height: 0.875 blocks
    • Width: 0.95 blocks

Bedrock Edition Sniffer Sizes

For the Bedrock Edition of Minecraft, the Sniffer's hitbox dimensions have a minor difference for snifflets:

  • Adult Sniffer:
    • Height: 1.75 blocks
    • Width: 1.9 blocks
  • Snifflet (Baby Sniffer):
    • Height: 0.7875 blocks
    • Width: 0.855 blocks

Detailed Sniffer Hitbox Size Comparison

Here's a table summarizing the exact hitbox dimensions for the Sniffer in both Java and Bedrock editions:

Sniffer Type Game Edition Height (Blocks) Width (Blocks)
Adult Java 1.75 1.9
Adult Bedrock 1.75 1.9
Snifflet Java 0.875 0.95
Snifflet Bedrock 0.7875 0.855

These dimensions are important for gameplay, affecting how Sniffers navigate the environment and interact with blocks and other entities.