Minecraft: Taming an Ocelot - How to do it

Taming an ocelot in Minecraft is an exciting challenge. You can make the shy animals your companions.

Minecraft: Taming an Ocelot – the preparations

Before an ocelot can be tamed in Minecraft, there are a few things that need to be prepared.

Ocelots are mostly found in jungle biomes, so you should look for one of these biomes. To attract and tame an ocelot, you need raw fish.
Salmon or cod are best. These fish can be caught in rivers or the sea. Make sure you have enough fish, as taming them may take several attempts.
Once you arrive in the jungle, be sure to move stealthily, as ocelots are shy and will flee quickly. Avoid making loud noises or making quick movements so as not to frighten the animal.
It's also helpful to create a safe environment by leveling the terrain and removing obstacles that might hinder the taming process. Once you've made these preparations, you can focus on taming the ocelot.

Above all, it is important to approach things cautiously.

Hold the raw fish in your hand and slowly move towards it. When the ocelot notices you, it will stop and stare at you.
At this moment, you should stand still and wait for him to come towards you. The ocelot will approach slowly as soon as he feels safe.
It is important that you stay calm and do not make any sudden movements, otherwise the ocelot will flee. When the ocelot is close enough, right click to give him the fish.
Repeat this process until hearts appear above the ocelot. The hearts indicate that the taming process was successful.
Once the ocelot is tamed, it turns into a cat that will follow you and stay near you.

Tamed ocelots that transform into cats have special behavior and offer some useful advantages.

Cats follow their owner but move independently and often sit on beds or boxes. They will teleport to you if you stray too far, which ensures they don't get lost.
A special use of cats is their ability to scare away creepers. When creepers are near a cat, they run away, helping you protect your base from unexpected explosions.
In addition, tame cats can leave gifts in the form of objects such as feathers or threads that they have collected during the night. You can also make your cat sit by right-clicking on it.
This can be useful if you want her to stay close to you or avoid certain areas. Finally, domesticated cats have their own color variation, randomly chosen during domestication, giving them a unique look.