Minecraft is a game that's full of cute and quirky creatures, but one of the most adorable mobs players can encounter is the fox. Foxes in Minecraft are quick, which makes them tricky to tame. But with a bit of patience and the right strategy, anyone can turn these cute critters into loyal companions.
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Where Can You Find Foxes in Minecraft?
The first step in taming a fox is finding one. Foxes spawn in groups of two to four in several biomes, such as:
- Taiga
- Old Growth Pine Taiga
- Old Growth Spruce Taiga
- Snowy Taiga
- Grove
Players should explore these biomes when searching for foxes in Minecraft. Keep in mind that foxes are nocturnal, so they're more active at night.
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How Do You Trap Foxes for Taming?
After locating a group of foxes, the next step is to trap them. Foxes are skittish and will run away if approached directly, so players need to be sneaky. The best way to trap them is to build a wall around them using blocks, making sure it's at least two blocks high to prevent escape.
If the foxes are separated, players can build individual traps and then connect them with a two-block-high path. This will encourage the foxes to come together in one spot, making the taming process much easier.
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How to Tame a Fox in Minecraft
To tame a fox in Minecraft, players need to breed two adult foxes. This is accomplished by feeding each fox either sweet berries or glow berries. Once the foxes have been fed, they'll enter love mode, and a baby fox will spawn within a few seconds.
The baby fox won't automatically trust the player, but it can be tamed by feeding it berries. Players can accelerate the growth process by continuing to feed the baby fox, or they can wait for it to reach adulthood naturally. Once the baby fox has grown up, it will trust the player and become a loyal friend.
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How Do You Bring Your Tamed Fox Home?
Unlike other tamed mobs in Minecraft, such as cats or wolves, foxes won't follow the player home on their own. To bring a tamed fox back to base, players need to use a lead. Attaching a lead to the fox will allow it to be guided back to the player's home or wherever they want to keep their new pet.
Having a loyal fox by your side can provide an extra layer of protection while exploring the dangerous world of Minecraft.
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