diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/basic/jungle/venus_human_trap.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/basic/jungle/venus_human_trap.dm
index bfe7c1e8497..f9c54d09ca2 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/basic/jungle/venus_human_trap.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/basic/jungle/venus_human_trap.dm
@@ -165,7 +165,7 @@
 	melee_attack_cooldown = 1.2 SECONDS
 	ai_controller = /datum/ai_controller/basic_controller/human_trap
 	///how much damage we take out of weeds
-	var/no_weed_damage = 20
+	var/no_weed_damage = 12.5
 	///how much do we heal in weeds
 	var/weed_heal = 10
 	///if the balloon alert was shown atleast once, reset after healing in weeds