diff --git a/code/modules/critters/critters.dm b/code/modules/critters/critters.dm
index 59be056737..7633c5ca7c 100644
--- a/code/modules/critters/critters.dm
+++ b/code/modules/critters/critters.dm
@@ -154,6 +154,7 @@
 	attack_sound = 'bite.ogg'
 	attack_speed = 10
 	speed = 8
+	chasespeed = 8
 	var/stunchance = 10 // chance to tackle things down