diff --git a/code/game/machinery/syndicatebeacon.dm b/code/game/machinery/syndicatebeacon.dm
index 85107a4deb7..957f0665266 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/syndicatebeacon.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/syndicatebeacon.dm
@@ -111,7 +111,7 @@
 
 	anchored = 0
 	density = 1
-	layer = MOB_LAYER - 0.1 //so people can't hide it and it's REALLY OBVIOUS
+	layer = MOB_LAYER - 0.2 //so people can't hide it and it's REALLY OBVIOUS
 	stat = 0
 
 	var/active = 0
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/syndicatebomb.dm b/code/game/machinery/syndicatebomb.dm
index a0ef6a5fc31..bff628e32d3 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/syndicatebomb.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/syndicatebomb.dm
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@
 
 	anchored = 0
 	density = 0
-	layer = MOB_LAYER - 0.1 //so people can't hide it and it's REALLY OBVIOUS
+	layer = MOB_LAYER - 0.2 //so people can't hide it and it's REALLY OBVIOUS
 	unacidable = 1
 
 	var/datum/wires/syndicatebomb/wires = null
diff --git a/code/game/mecha/mecha.dm b/code/game/mecha/mecha.dm
index 88b7cc77e2d..2e9ddccfaaf 100644
--- a/code/game/mecha/mecha.dm
+++ b/code/game/mecha/mecha.dm
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@
 	opacity = 1 ///opaque. Menacing.
 	anchored = 1 //no pulling around.
 	unacidable = 1 //and no deleting hoomans inside
-	layer = MOB_LAYER //icon draw layer
+	layer = MOB_LAYER - 0.2//icon draw layer
 	infra_luminosity = 15 //byond implementation is bugged.
 	force = 5
 	var/can_move = 1
diff --git a/code/game/objects/structures/stool_bed_chair_nest/alien_nests.dm b/code/game/objects/structures/stool_bed_chair_nest/alien_nests.dm
index 15c26a7a058..91b89fb8637 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/structures/stool_bed_chair_nest/alien_nests.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/structures/stool_bed_chair_nest/alien_nests.dm
@@ -55,12 +55,12 @@
 	if(M == buckled_mob)
 		M.pixel_y = 0
 		M.pixel_x = initial(M.pixel_x) + 2
-		overlays += image('icons/mob/alien.dmi', "nestoverlay", layer=6)
+		M.layer = MOB_LAYER - 0.3
+		overlays += image('icons/mob/alien.dmi', "nestoverlay", layer=MOB_LAYER - 0.2)
 	else
-		M.pixel_x = initial(M.pixel_x)
-		M.pixel_y = initial(M.pixel_y)
-		if(M.lying)
-			M.pixel_y = M.lying_pixel_offset
+		M.pixel_x = M.get_standard_pixel_x_offset(M.lying)
+		M.pixel_y = M.get_standard_pixel_y_offset(M.lying)
+		M.layer = initial(M.layer)
 		overlays.Cut()
 
 /obj/structure/stool/bed/nest/attackby(obj/item/weapon/W as obj, mob/user as mob, params)
diff --git a/code/game/objects/structures/stool_bed_chair_nest/bed.dm b/code/game/objects/structures/stool_bed_chair_nest/bed.dm
index 3a4588dcb3b..950e27b42eb 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/structures/stool_bed_chair_nest/bed.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/structures/stool_bed_chair_nest/bed.dm
@@ -68,9 +68,8 @@
 	else
 		density = 0
 		icon_state = "down"
-		M.pixel_y = initial(M.pixel_y)
-		if(M.lying)
-			M.pixel_y = M.lying_pixel_offset
+		M.pixel_x = M.get_standard_pixel_x_offset(M.lying)
+		M.pixel_y = M.get_standard_pixel_y_offset(M.lying)
 
 
 /obj/item/roller
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/alien/alien.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/alien/alien.dm
index 03afa9e94ed..79c1960f3a8 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/alien/alien.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/alien/alien.dm
@@ -12,7 +12,6 @@
 	ventcrawler = 2
 	languages = ALIEN
 	verb_say = "hisses"
-	lying_pixel_offset = 0
 	var/nightvision = 1
 	var/storedPlasma = 250
 	var/max_plasma = 500
@@ -205,6 +204,10 @@ Des: Removes all infected images from the alien.
 /mob/living/carbon/alien/canBeHandcuffed()
 	return 1
 
+/mob/living/carbon/alien/get_standard_pixel_y_offset(lying = 0)
+	return initial(pixel_y)
+
+
 #undef HEAT_DAMAGE_LEVEL_1
 #undef HEAT_DAMAGE_LEVEL_2
 #undef HEAT_DAMAGE_LEVEL_3
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/alien/humanoid/humanoid.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/alien/humanoid/humanoid.dm
index 310fa31f610..40c3574d756 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/alien/humanoid/humanoid.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/alien/humanoid/humanoid.dm
@@ -130,3 +130,19 @@
 /mob/living/carbon/alien/humanoid/cuff_resist(obj/item/I)
 	playsound(src, 'sound/voice/hiss5.ogg', 40, 1, 1)  //Alien roars when starting to break free
 	..(I, cuff_break = 1)
+
+/mob/living/carbon/alien/humanoid/get_standard_pixel_y_offset(lying = 0)
+	if(leaping)
+		return -32
+	else if(custom_pixel_y_offset)
+		return custom_pixel_y_offset
+	else
+		return initial(pixel_y)
+
+/mob/living/carbon/alien/humanoid/get_standard_pixel_x_offset(lying = 0)
+	if(leaping)
+		return -32
+	else if(custom_pixel_x_offset)
+		return custom_pixel_x_offset
+	else
+		return initial(pixel_x)
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/alien/humanoid/update_icons.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/alien/humanoid/update_icons.dm
index 2ccc95f56cf..85a63338919 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/alien/humanoid/update_icons.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/alien/humanoid/update_icons.dm
@@ -14,7 +14,6 @@
 	for(var/image/I in overlays_standing)
 		overlays += I
 
-
 	if(stat == DEAD)
 		//If we mostly took damage from fire
 		if(fireloss > 125)
@@ -35,9 +34,10 @@
 		icon_state = "alien[caste]_s"
 
 	if(leaping)
-		var/old_icon = icon
-		icon = alt_icon
-		alt_icon = old_icon
+		if(alt_icon == initial(alt_icon))
+			var/old_icon = icon
+			icon = alt_icon
+			alt_icon = old_icon
 		icon_state = "alien[caste]_leap"
 		pixel_x = -32
 		pixel_y = -32
@@ -46,9 +46,8 @@
 			var/old_icon = icon
 			icon = alt_icon
 			alt_icon = old_icon
-		pixel_x = initial(pixel_x)
-		pixel_y = initial(pixel_y)
-
+		pixel_x = get_standard_pixel_x_offset(lying)
+		pixel_y = get_standard_pixel_y_offset(lying)
 
 /mob/living/carbon/alien/humanoid/regenerate_icons()
 	..()
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/carbon.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/carbon.dm
index 6a5c8adf054..afd060e9fc3 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/carbon.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/carbon.dm
@@ -495,3 +495,9 @@ var/const/GALOSHES_DONT_HELP = 8
 /mob/living/carbon/proc/is_mouth_covered(head_only = 0, mask_only = 0)
 	if( (!mask_only && head && (head.flags & HEADCOVERSMOUTH)) || (!head_only && wear_mask && (wear_mask.flags & MASKCOVERSMOUTH)) )
 		return 1
+
+/mob/living/carbon/get_standard_pixel_y_offset(lying = 0)
+	if(lying)
+		return -6
+	else
+		return initial(pixel_y)
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/carbon_defines.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/carbon_defines.dm
index b694d7c2ca5..14510956dab 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/carbon_defines.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/carbon_defines.dm
@@ -22,5 +22,4 @@
 
 	var/co2overloadtime = null
 	var/temperature_resistance = T0C+75
-	lying_pixel_offset = -6 //offset for pixel_y when lying down.
 	has_limbs = 1
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/update_icons.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/update_icons.dm
index 1136f3533bb..40c8b4f11e2 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/update_icons.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/update_icons.dm
@@ -11,11 +11,11 @@
 		changed++
 		ntransform.TurnTo(lying_prev,lying)
 		if(lying == 0) //Lying to standing
-			final_pixel_y = initial(pixel_y)
+			final_pixel_y = get_standard_pixel_y_offset()
 		else //if(lying != 0)
 			if(lying_prev == 0) //Standing to lying
-				pixel_y = initial(pixel_y)
-				final_pixel_y = lying_pixel_offset
+				pixel_y = get_standard_pixel_y_offset()
+				final_pixel_y = get_standard_pixel_y_offset(lying)
 				if(dir & (EAST|WEST)) //Facing east or west
 					final_dir = pick(NORTH, SOUTH) //So you fall on your side rather than your face or ass
 
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/living.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/living.dm
index 858fb020252..f6e909e9f25 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/living.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/living.dm
@@ -672,9 +672,7 @@ Sorry Giacom. Please don't be mad :(
 		animate(src, pixel_y = pixel_y + 2, time = 10, loop = -1)
 		floating = 1
 	else if(!on && floating)
-		var/final_pixel_y = initial(pixel_y)
-		if(lying && !buckled)
-			final_pixel_y = lying_pixel_offset
+		var/final_pixel_y = get_standard_pixel_y_offset(lying)
 		animate(src, pixel_y = final_pixel_y, time = 10)
 		floating = 0
 
@@ -772,9 +770,7 @@ Sorry Giacom. Please don't be mad :(
 
 
 /mob/living/do_attack_animation(atom/A)
-	var/final_pixel_y = initial(pixel_y)
-	if(lying && !buckled)
-		final_pixel_y = lying_pixel_offset
+	var/final_pixel_y = get_standard_pixel_y_offset(lying)
 	..(A, final_pixel_y)
 	floating = 0 // If we were without gravity, the bouncing animation got stopped, so we make sure to restart it in next life().
 
@@ -782,11 +778,10 @@ Sorry Giacom. Please don't be mad :(
 	var/amplitude = min(4, (jitteriness/100) + 1)
 	var/pixel_x_diff = rand(-amplitude, amplitude)
 	var/pixel_y_diff = rand(-amplitude/3, amplitude/3)
-	var/final_pixel_y = initial(pixel_y)
-	if(lying && !buckled)
-		final_pixel_y = lying_pixel_offset
+	var/final_pixel_x = get_standard_pixel_x_offset(lying)
+	var/final_pixel_y = get_standard_pixel_y_offset(lying)
 	animate(src, pixel_x = pixel_x + pixel_x_diff, pixel_y = pixel_y + pixel_y_diff , time = 2, loop = 6)
-	animate(pixel_x = initial(pixel_x) , pixel_y = final_pixel_y , time = 2)
+	animate(pixel_x = final_pixel_x , pixel_y = final_pixel_y , time = 2)
 	floating = 0 // If we were without gravity, the bouncing animation got stopped, so we make sure to restart it in next life().
 
 /mob/living/proc/get_temperature(var/datum/gas_mixture/environment)
@@ -814,3 +809,9 @@ Sorry Giacom. Please don't be mad :(
 		loc_temp = environment.temperature
 
 	return loc_temp
+
+/mob/living/proc/get_standard_pixel_x_offset(lying = 0)
+	return initial(pixel_x)
+
+/mob/living/proc/get_standard_pixel_y_offset(lying = 0)
+	return initial(pixel_y)
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/living_defines.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/living_defines.dm
index 394626546c8..c75676e4115 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/living_defines.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/living_defines.dm
@@ -41,6 +41,5 @@
 	var/mob_size = MOB_SIZE_HUMAN
 	var/metabolism_efficiency = 1 //more or less efficiency to metabolize helpful/harmful reagents and regulate body temperature..
 	var/list/image/staticOverlays = list()
-	var/lying_pixel_offset = 0 //offset for pixel_y when the mob is lying down.
 	var/has_limbs = 0 //does the mob have distinct limbs?(arms,legs, chest,head)
 	var/list/datum/action/actions = list()
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/mob.dm b/code/modules/mob/mob.dm
index 719b48b01d1..5fc8a5c44f4 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/mob.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/mob.dm
@@ -790,6 +790,12 @@ var/list/slot_equipment_priority = list( \
 			fall(ko)
 	canmove = !(ko || resting || stunned || buckled)
 	density = !lying
+	if(lying)
+		if(layer == initial(layer)) //to avoid special cases like hiding larvas.
+			layer = MOB_LAYER - 0.2 //so mob lying always appear behind standing mobs
+	else
+		if(layer == MOB_LAYER - 0.2)
+			layer = initial(layer)
 	update_transform()
 	lying_prev = lying
 	return canmove