diff --git a/code/modules/antagonists/bloodsucker/powers/feed.dm b/code/modules/antagonists/bloodsucker/powers/feed.dm
index cbb9693fba..a113f9c083 100644
--- a/code/modules/antagonists/bloodsucker/powers/feed.dm
+++ b/code/modules/antagonists/bloodsucker/powers/feed.dm
@@ -43,10 +43,14 @@
 				to_chat(owner, "<span class='warning'>Lesser beings require a tighter grip.</span>")
 			return FALSE
 		// Bloodsuckers:
-		else if(iscarbon(target) && target.mind && target.mind.has_antag_datum(ANTAG_DATUM_BLOODSUCKER))
-			if(display_error)
-				to_chat(owner, "<span class='warning'>Other Bloodsuckers will not fall for your subtle approach.</span>")
-			return FALSE
+		else if(ishuman(target))
+			var/mob/living/carbon/human/H = target
+			if(!H.can_inject(owner, TRUE, BODY_ZONE_CHEST))
+				return FALSE
+			if(target.mind && target.mind.has_antag_datum(ANTAG_DATUM_BLOODSUCKER))
+				if(display_error)
+					to_chat(owner, "<span class='warning'>Other Bloodsuckers will not fall for your subtle approach.</span>")
+				return FALSE
 	// Must have Target
 	if(!target)	 //  || !ismob(target)
 		if(display_error)
@@ -63,6 +67,8 @@
 		return FALSE
 	if(ishuman(target))
 		var/mob/living/carbon/human/H = target
+		if(!H.can_inject(owner, TRUE, BODY_ZONE_HEAD) && target == owner.pulling && owner.grab_state < GRAB_AGGRESSIVE)
+			return FALSE
 		if(NOBLOOD in H.dna.species.species_traits)// || owner.get_blood_id() != target.get_blood_id())
 			if(display_error)
 				to_chat(owner, "<span class='warning'>Your victim's blood is not suitable for you to take.</span>")