diff --git a/src/consumption.cpp b/src/consumption.cpp
index e6dc3d946db39..931c598b0f612 100644
--- a/src/consumption.cpp
+++ b/src/consumption.cpp
@@ -1097,7 +1097,7 @@ bool player::consume_effects( item &food )
     // Incredibly minor stuff like this shouldn't require complexity
     if( !is_npc() && has_trait( trait_id( "SLIMESPAWNER" ) ) &&
         ( get_healthy_kcal() < get_stored_kcal() + 4000 &&
-          get_thirst() - stomach.get_water() / 5_ml < 40 ) ) {
+          get_thirst() - stomach.get_water() / 5_ml < -20 ) && get_thirst() < 40 ) {
         add_msg_if_player( m_mixed,
                            _( "You feel as though you're going to split open!  In a good way?" ) );
         mod_pain( 5 );