diff --git a/mods/ENTITIES/mobs_mc/creeper.lua b/mods/ENTITIES/mobs_mc/creeper.lua
index f751b1240..35cb6e2ed 100644
--- a/mods/ENTITIES/mobs_mc/creeper.lua
+++ b/mods/ENTITIES/mobs_mc/creeper.lua
@@ -49,7 +49,7 @@ mcl_mobs.register_mob("mobs_mc:creeper", {
 	explosion_strength = 3,
 	explosion_radius = 3.5,
 	explosion_damage_radius = 3.5,
-	explosiontimer_reset_radius = 6,
+	explosiontimer_reset_radius = 3,
 	reach = 3,
 	explosion_timer = 1.5,
 	allow_fuse_reset = true,
@@ -171,7 +171,7 @@ mcl_mobs.register_mob("mobs_mc:creeper_charged", {
 	explosion_strength = 6,
 	explosion_radius = 8,
 	explosion_damage_radius = 8,
-	explosiontimer_reset_radius = 6,
+	explosiontimer_reset_radius = 3,
 	reach = 3,
 	explosion_timer = 1.5,
 	allow_fuse_reset = true,