We use a different methodology for respawning as NPCs.

code/modules/hydroponics/seed_mobs.dm

@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
 
 // The following procs are used to grab players for mobs produced by a seed (mostly for dionaea).
 /datum/seed/proc/handle_living_product(var/mob/living/host)
-
+/*
 	if(!host || !istype(host)) return
 
 	if(product_requires_player)
@@ -77,4 +77,5 @@
 	newname = sanitize(newname)
 	if (newname != "")
 		host.real_name = newname
-		host.name = host.real_name
+		host.name = host.real_name
+*/