diff --git a/code/modules/vore/eating/belly_obj_vr.dm b/code/modules/vore/eating/belly_obj_vr.dm
index 03f4e06f95..fe4ea78c08 100644
--- a/code/modules/vore/eating/belly_obj_vr.dm
+++ b/code/modules/vore/eating/belly_obj_vr.dm
@@ -256,7 +256,7 @@
 // The purpose of this method is to avoid duplicate code, and ensure that all necessary
 // steps are taken.
 /obj/belly/proc/nom_mob(var/mob/prey, var/mob/user)
-	if(owner.stat == DEAD || if(istype(prey,/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/metroid)))
+	if(owner.stat == DEAD || !isEdible)
 		return
 	if (prey.buckled)
 		prey.buckled.unbuckle_mob()