diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/masks/gasmask.dm b/code/modules/clothing/masks/gasmask.dm
index 9552a0f17d5..f3eb8a81831 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/masks/gasmask.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/masks/gasmask.dm
@@ -46,6 +46,8 @@
 /obj/item/clothing/mask/gas/swat/vox
 	name = "\improper alien mask"
 	desc = "Clearly not designed for a human face."
+	body_parts_covered = 0 //Hack to allow vox to eat while wearing this mask. 
+	species_restricted = list("Vox")
 
 /obj/item/clothing/mask/gas/syndicate
 	name = "tactical mask"