Vanilla Pets

Strider

Striders wade into lava nearby to warm up now and then, and eat from a bowl.

Becomes a petUse a Pet Collar on it.
NeedsHunger Thirst Hygiene Mood Energy
EatsFrom a Food Bowl. It doesn't graze.
DrinksFrom a Water Bowl; without one, from a pond, river or lake (within 10 blocks).
Favourite kibbleNone
Hand-feed withWarped fungus, or any kibble
ToiletNone: only cats, ocelots, dogs and foxes have a bladder need.
SleepsSettles down a little where it is (or on its Rest Spot), breathing slowly.
PlaysChases a thrown Pet Ball and noses it around.
Can sitNo: on Stay it just stands still.
PettingSneak + use with an empty hand.

Warming up in lava

Every minute or two an Idle strider that isn't too tired walks into lava within 10 blocks (or stays in the lava it's already in) and soaks up the warmth for about ten seconds, chirping. It cheers it up (Mood).

A strider soaking up the warmth in a lava pool.
A strider soaking up the warmth in a lava pool.

Eating & drinking

It eats from a food bowl and drinks from a water bowl or a pond. In the Nether there are no ponds, so give it a water bowl and fill it with a bucket or bottles.

Any kibble or a hay bale fills a Food Bowl (4 servings); any other food adds one serving. A water bucket fills a Water Bowl, a water bottle adds two servings.

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