diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/hardsuit.dm b/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/hardsuit.dm
index 01249789d26..2ba550d8a81 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/hardsuit.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/hardsuit.dm
@@ -13,8 +13,6 @@
 	actions_types = list(/datum/action/item_action/toggle_helmet_light)
 
 	//Species-specific stuff.
-	var/list/hide_tail_by_species = null
-	hide_tail_by_species = list("Vox" , "Vulpkanin" , "Unathi" , "Tajaran")
 	species_restricted = list("exclude","Diona","Wryn")
 	sprite_sheets = list(
 		"Unathi" = 'icons/mob/species/unathi/helmet.dmi',
@@ -72,6 +70,7 @@
 	allowed = list(/obj/item/flashlight,/obj/item/tank,/obj/item/t_scanner, /obj/item/rcd)
 	siemens_coefficient = 0
 
+	hide_tail_by_species = list("Vox" , "Vulpkanin" , "Unathi" , "Tajaran")
 	species_restricted = list("exclude","Diona","Wryn")
 	sprite_sheets = list(
 		"Unathi" = 'icons/mob/species/unathi/suit.dmi',