diff --git a/api.lua b/api.lua
index 66cda91..c1249b3 100644
--- a/api.lua
+++ b/api.lua
@@ -3163,7 +3163,8 @@ function mobs:register_egg(mob, desc, background, addegg, no_creative)
 					return
 				end
 
-				if ent.type ~= "monster" then
+				if ent.type ~= "monster"
+				and not placer:get_player_control().sneak then
 					-- set owner and tame if not monster
 					ent.owner = placer:get_player_name()
 					ent.tamed = true
diff --git a/api.txt b/api.txt
index 53258f1..d30ea93 100644
--- a/api.txt
+++ b/api.txt
@@ -305,6 +305,8 @@ This function allows an attached player to fly the mob around using directional
     'move_animation' string containing name of pre-defined animation e.g. "walk" or "fly" etc.
     'stand_animation' string containing name of pre-defined animation e.g. "stand" or "blink" etc.
 
+    Note: animation names above are from the pre-defined animation lists inside mob registry without extensions.
+
 
 mobs:set_animation(self, name)