Sniffer
This mod adds the sniffer like mob from the 2022 mob vote.
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About this Mod
Forge/Fabric
This mod contains the Sniffer from the Minecraft mob vote 2022.
It will go sniffing around, will lay eggs after mating and will burrow its head and dig out some seeds.
It can be tempted with flowers.
You can bred them only every 10-15 minutes with seeds.
They can sniff out seeds from the ground every 5 minutes.
They are not the fastest animal, but they are ridable,
can carry up to 6 players at a time and can be used on the water too.
They can only be riden after you put a saddle on them and hold a flower in your hand.
Sniffer eggs can be found in the chests of the underwater ruins.
They don't spawn naturally right now, but you can change that:
for the fabric version there is a config to make them spawn in biomes
for forge version you can use the biome modifier json file and biome tag json to change the spawn settings.
Available Versions
How to Install Sniffer on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set fabric Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the fabric loader and matching Minecraft version (1.19.4).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Sniffer". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.19.4, 1.19.3, 1.18.2 (+1 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Sniffer server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong fabric version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 3 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (1.19.4). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Sniffer compatible with fabric and forge?
Sniffer officially supports fabric, forge for Minecraft 1.19.4, 1.19.3, 1.18.2. Note: Forge and Fabric mods are NOT cross-compatible – pick one loader and stick with it. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Sniffer – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Sniffer consumes the most tick time. Common fixes: reduce server view-distance to 8-10, install "performant" or "starlight" as supplementary mods on Forge. With Mado Hosting, your server runs on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores for minimal latency.
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