diff --git a/files/helpers/awards.py b/files/helpers/awards.py
index a535dae3ea..1fcb408711 100644
--- a/files/helpers/awards.py
+++ b/files/helpers/awards.py
@@ -88,7 +88,7 @@ def award_timers(v, bot=False):
 		notify_if_not_bot("Your rainbow has expired!")
 		badge = v.has_badge(171)
 		if badge: g.db.delete(badge)
-	if v.spider and v.spider < now:
+	if v.spider and v.spider != 1 and v.spider < now:
 		v.spider = None
 		notify_if_not_bot("Your spider friend has left you!")
 		badge = v.has_badge(179)