diff --git a/objects/enemy/turtle.gd b/objects/enemy/turtle.gd
index 422067e..2ad9ce3 100644
--- a/objects/enemy/turtle.gd
+++ b/objects/enemy/turtle.gd
@@ -89,7 +89,8 @@ func die() -> void:
 	# disable spiking
 	can_spike = false
 	# stop tween
-	spike_tween.kill()
+	if spike_tween != null:
+		spike_tween.kill()
 	# disable hitbox
 	spike_shape.set_deferred("disabled", true)
 	# reset animation