diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_mob/subtypes/vore/rat.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_mob/subtypes/vore/rat.dm
index ac2831ad3c9..a1afb7bbb20 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_mob/subtypes/vore/rat.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_mob/subtypes/vore/rat.dm
@@ -3,9 +3,9 @@
 	desc = "Classification: Mus muscular\
 	<br><br>\
 	Rats are various medium-sized, long-tailed rodents. Species of rats are found throughout the order Rodentia, \
-	but stereotypical rats are found in the genus Rattus. This specific species of rat is a mutated decendant from lab rats. \
+	but stereotypical rats are found in the genus Rattus. This specific species of rat is a mutated descendant from lab rats. \
 	It is unclear what experiment caused this species to grow to such an unnatural size, however it hasn't affected the rat's \
-	general docile nature. When encounterd by humans or other species it generally ignores them unless provoked.\
+	general docile nature. When encountered by humans or other species it generally ignores them unless provoked.\
 	<br>\
 	Rats become sexually mature at age 6 weeks, but reach social maturity at about 5 to 6 months of age. \
 	The average lifespan of rats varies by species, but many only live about a year due to predation. \