diff --git a/code/modules/antagonists/slaughter/slaughter.dm b/code/modules/antagonists/slaughter/slaughter.dm
index 5e368908a0..bbc4c86c30 100644
--- a/code/modules/antagonists/slaughter/slaughter.dm
+++ b/code/modules/antagonists/slaughter/slaughter.dm
@@ -262,10 +262,12 @@
 	if(!consumed_mobs)
 		return
 
+	var/turf/T = get_turf(src)
+	if(!T)
+		T = find_safe_turf()
 	for(var/mob/living/M in consumed_mobs)
 		if(!M)
-			continue
-		var/turf/T = find_safe_turf()
+			continue	
 		if(!T)
 			T = get_turf(src)
 		M.forceMove(T)