diff --git a/dlls/bullsquid.cpp b/dlls/bullsquid.cpp
index 01c9e590..e035b0c9 100644
--- a/dlls/bullsquid.cpp
+++ b/dlls/bullsquid.cpp
@@ -536,6 +536,9 @@ void CBullsquid::HandleAnimEvent( MonsterEvent_t *pEvent )
 	{
 		case BSQUID_AE_SPIT:
 			{
+				if( m_hEnemy == 0 )
+					return;
+
 				Vector vecSpitOffset;
 				Vector vecSpitDir;