diff --git a/code/modules/research/xenobiology/xenobiology.dm b/code/modules/research/xenobiology/xenobiology.dm
index ef32a269f7ed..5b7c5eb80411 100644
--- a/code/modules/research/xenobiology/xenobiology.dm
+++ b/code/modules/research/xenobiology/xenobiology.dm
@@ -870,8 +870,9 @@
 	force = 6
 	materials = list(MAT_METAL=500)
 	throwforce = 10
-	throw_speed = 3
-	throw_range = 7
+	throw_speed = 0.1
+	throw_range = 28
+	glide_size = 2
 	flags_1 = CONDUCT_1
 	max_amount = 60
 	turf_type = /turf/open/floor/sepia