diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/giant_spider.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/giant_spider.dm
index 0cfdcc42efa..c029b37103f 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/giant_spider.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/giant_spider.dm
@@ -21,7 +21,6 @@
 	response_help  = "pets"
 	response_disarm = "gently pushes aside"
 	response_harm   = "pokes"
-	blood_overlay_icon = null
 	stop_automated_movement_when_pulled = 0
 	maxHealth = 200
 	health = 200
diff --git a/html/changelogs/geeves-spider_blood_fix.yml b/html/changelogs/geeves-spider_blood_fix.yml
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..2fd0b44cdbe
--- /dev/null
+++ b/html/changelogs/geeves-spider_blood_fix.yml
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+author: Geeves
+
+delete-after: True
+
+changes:
+  - bugfix: "Fixed giant spiders not having a blood overlay."
\ No newline at end of file