diff --git a/src/g_monster.c b/src/g_monster.c
index 420a6f2..dc6a2ae 100644
--- a/src/g_monster.c
+++ b/src/g_monster.c
@@ -1060,7 +1060,10 @@ walkmonster_start_go(edict_t *self)
 	}
 	else
 	{
-		self->viewheight = 25;
+		if (!self->viewheight)
+		{
+			self->viewheight = 25;
+		}
 	}
 
 	monster_start_go(self);
@@ -1101,7 +1104,10 @@ flymonster_start_go(edict_t *self)
 		self->yaw_speed = 10;
 	}
 
-	self->viewheight = 25;
+	if (!self->viewheight)
+	{
+		self->viewheight = 25;
+	}
 
 	monster_start_go(self);