diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/basic/space_fauna/giant_spider/spider_variants.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/basic/space_fauna/giant_spider/spider_variants.dm
index e82c04f221e..408844b545b 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/basic/space_fauna/giant_spider/spider_variants.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/basic/space_fauna/giant_spider/spider_variants.dm
@@ -315,6 +315,7 @@
 	real_name = "Sergeant Araneus"
 	desc = "A fierce companion of the Head of Security, this spider has been carefully trained by Nanotrasen specialists. Its beady, staring eyes send shivers down your spine."
 	faction = list(FACTION_SPIDER)
+	gold_core_spawnable = NO_SPAWN
 	maxHealth = 250
 	health = 250
 	melee_damage_lower = 15