No, you cannot tame a baby ocelot in the traditional sense, just as you cannot tame adult ocelots. Unlike wolves or cats, ocelots do not become "tamed" pets that can be given commands or collared. However, you can earn their trust, which results in them sticking around you and offering unique benefits.
Understanding Ocelot Behavior in Minecraft
While you can't officially "tame" an ocelot, establishing trust with them is a distinct and useful mechanic. This relationship means they will generally follow you and provide certain advantages.
To clarify the difference:
| Feature | Taming (e.g., Wolves, Cats) | Earning Trust (Ocelots) |
|---|---|---|
| Relationship | Permanent pet, follows commands | Friendly, follows, no commands |
| Appearance | Can wear a collar | No visual change like a collar |
| Interaction | Right-click to make them sit/stand | Cannot be ordered to sit or stay |
| Method | Specific items (e.g., bones for wolves) | Feeding raw fish (cod or salmon) |
How to Earn an Ocelot's Trust
Earning an ocelot's trust is a straightforward process:
- Locate an Ocelot: Ocelots typically spawn in jungle biomes.
- Prepare Food: Hold raw fish (either raw cod or raw salmon) in your hand.
- Approach Carefully: Move slowly towards the ocelot without sprinting, and avoid any sudden movements that might scare it away.
- Feed the Ocelot: Once you are close enough, right-click (or equivalent action) to feed the fish to the ocelot.
- Repeat: Continue feeding the ocelot until hearts appear above its head, indicating that it now trusts you. It will then stop running away from you.
While a baby ocelot itself cannot be fed until it grows up, if you earn the trust of its parent ocelots and they breed, the resulting baby ocelot will inherently trust you as well.
Benefits of Trusting Ocelots
Having trusting ocelots around can be incredibly advantageous for players:
- Hostile Mob Deterrent: Ocelots are known to effectively scare away certain hostile mobs. Most notably, they will make Creepers and Phantoms run away, preventing them from exploding near your structures or attacking you from above. This makes them valuable for protecting your builds and ensuring safety, especially during nighttime or in specific biomes.
- Companionship: Once an ocelot trusts you, it will often stick around and follow you as you move through the world, much like a tamed pet would.
- Breeding: If you have two trusting adult ocelots, you can feed them more raw fish to encourage them to breed, producing a baby ocelot that will also trust you.
In summary, while the term "tame" doesn't apply to ocelots, establishing trust offers significant practical benefits and adds a unique dynamic to your Minecraft experience.
