diff --git a/doc/fixes34.1 b/doc/fixes34.1
index 43dc66b13..83feca3aa 100644
--- a/doc/fixes34.1
+++ b/doc/fixes34.1
@@ -299,6 +299,7 @@ vault wall repair should remove traps subsequently created at affected spots
 don't reveal deity name when a high priest(ess) gives temple entry greeting
 for ordinary remove curse, don't uncurse quivered object unless it is suitable
 	to be used as a quivered weapon (ammo or missile)
+salamanders have no legs and cannot ride
 
 
 Platform- and/or Interface-Specific Fixes
diff --git a/src/steed.c b/src/steed.c
index 04a23cca3..b097dd5d4 100644
--- a/src/steed.c
+++ b/src/steed.c
@@ -228,7 +228,7 @@ mount_steed(mtmp, force)
 	}
 
 	if (Upolyd && (!humanoid(youmonst.data) || verysmall(youmonst.data) ||
-			bigmonst(youmonst.data))) {
+			bigmonst(youmonst.data) || slithy(youmonst.data))) {
 	    You("won't fit on a saddle.");
 	    return (FALSE);
 	}