diff --git a/code/game/objects/structures/kitchen_spike.dm b/code/game/objects/structures/kitchen_spike.dm
index d3fa057eb9a..eb0f8b7dec3 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/structures/kitchen_spike.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/structures/kitchen_spike.dm
@@ -1,4 +1,5 @@
 //////Kitchen Spike
+#define VIABLE_MOB_CHECK(X) (isliving(X) && !issilicon(X) && !isbot(X))
 
 /obj/structure/kitchenspike_frame
 	name = "meatspike frame"
@@ -71,7 +72,7 @@
 		return ..()
 
 /obj/structure/kitchenspike/attack_hand(mob/user)
-	if(isliving(user.pulling) && user.a_intent == INTENT_GRAB && !has_buckled_mobs())
+	if(VIABLE_MOB_CHECK(user.pulling) && user.a_intent == INTENT_GRAB && !has_buckled_mobs())
 		var/mob/living/L = user.pulling
 		if(do_mob(user, src, 120))
 			if(has_buckled_mobs()) //to prevent spam/queing up attacks
@@ -146,3 +147,5 @@
 		new /obj/item/stack/sheet/metal(src.loc, 4)
 	new /obj/item/stack/rods(loc, 4)
 	qdel(src)
+
+#undef VIABLE_MOB_CHECK