diff --git a/code/datums/dna.dm b/code/datums/dna.dm
index 33e92e4de5..8a3fd82cb9 100644
--- a/code/datums/dna.dm
+++ b/code/datums/dna.dm
@@ -42,8 +42,8 @@
 	destination.dna.unique_enzymes = unique_enzymes
 	destination.dna.uni_identity = uni_identity
 	destination.dna.blood_type = blood_type
-	destination.set_species(species.type, icon_update=0)
 	destination.dna.features = features.Copy()
+	destination.set_species(species.type, icon_update=0)
 	destination.dna.real_name = real_name
 	destination.dna.nameless = nameless
 	destination.dna.custom_species = custom_species