diff --git a/red.py b/red.py
index 4cdcd20bb..477937cf6 100644
--- a/red.py
+++ b/red.py
@@ -372,6 +372,8 @@ def initialize(bot_class=Bot, formatter_class=Formatter):
         elif isinstance(error, commands.NoPrivateMessage):
             await bot.send_message(channel, "That command is not "
                                             "available in DMs.")
+        elif isinstance(error, commands.CommandOnCooldown):
+            await bot.send_message(channel, error)
         else:
             bot.logger.exception(type(error).__name__, exc_info=error)