diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/gloves/miscellaneous.dm b/code/modules/clothing/gloves/miscellaneous.dm
index fe431b5c..2da640ed 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/gloves/miscellaneous.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/gloves/miscellaneous.dm
@@ -78,7 +78,7 @@
 	item_state = "watchgloves"
 	w_class = 1
 	wired = 1
-	species_restricted = list()
+	species_restricted = null
 //	var/time = 1
 
 	verb/checktime()