diff --git a/doc/fixes35.0 b/doc/fixes35.0
index 1795de496..d50051fd1 100644
--- a/doc/fixes35.0
+++ b/doc/fixes35.0
@@ -58,6 +58,7 @@ non-magical whistles do not work underwater
 try to restrict whistles and musical instruments to monsters that can blow
 thrown potions can sometimes hit a steed's saddle
 sync default documentation of "null" option with the code
+tripping over a cockatrice corpse didn't petrify, even when not wearing boots
 
 
 Platform- and/or Interface-Specific Fixes
diff --git a/src/timeout.c b/src/timeout.c
index 78d2e1ca2..371971ad6 100644
--- a/src/timeout.c
+++ b/src/timeout.c
@@ -649,6 +649,12 @@ slip_or_trip()
 	    } else {
 		You("trip over %s.", what);
 	    }
+	    if (!uarmf && otmp->otyp == CORPSE &&
+		touch_petrifies(&mons[otmp->corpsenm]) && !Stone_resistance) {
+		Sprintf(killer.name, "tripping over %s corpse",
+			an(mons[otmp->corpsenm].mname));
+		instapetrify(killer.name);
+	    }
 	} else if (rn2(3) && is_ice(u.ux, u.uy)) {
 	    pline("%s %s%s on the ice.",
 #ifdef STEED