diff --git a/code/datums/effects/neurotoxin.dm b/code/datums/effects/neurotoxin.dm
index 490ed213292b..b7402ca370fd 100644
--- a/code/datums/effects/neurotoxin.dm
+++ b/code/datums/effects/neurotoxin.dm
@@ -37,6 +37,10 @@
 		return FALSE
 	if(affected_mob.stat == DEAD)
 		return
+
+	if(issynth(affected_atom))
+		return
+	
 // General effects
 	affected_mob.last_damage_data = cause_data
 	affected_mob.apply_stamina_damage(stam_dam)