diff --git a/bunny.lua b/bunny.lua
index 8f594a3..f49cd23 100644
--- a/bunny.lua
+++ b/bunny.lua
@@ -59,7 +59,7 @@ mobs:register_mob("mobs_animal:bunny", {
 
 		if item:get_name() == "mobs:lava_orb" then
 
-			if not minetest.setting_getbool("creative_mode") then
+			if not mobs.is_creative(clicker:get_player_name()) then
 				item:take_item()
 				clicker:set_wielded_item(item)
 			end
diff --git a/sheep.lua b/sheep.lua
index 1dde501..1d8e8c0 100644
--- a/sheep.lua
+++ b/sheep.lua
@@ -158,7 +158,7 @@ for _, col in ipairs(all_colours) do
 							ent.tamed = true
 
 							-- take item
-							if not minetest.setting_getbool("creative_mode") then
+							if not mobs.is_creative(clicker:get_player_name()) then
 								item:take_item()
 								clicker:set_wielded_item(item)
 							end