diff --git a/mato8.asm b/mato8.asm
index 94b4146..973996e 100644
--- a/mato8.asm
+++ b/mato8.asm
@@ -153,12 +153,16 @@ spawn_fruit:
 
 	ld i, single_pixel
 	drw fruit_x_reg, fruit_y_reg, 1
-	; Did we spawn over the snake?
-	se vf, 0
-	jp spawn_fruit
 
+	; Did we spawn succesfully?
+	sne vf, 0
 	ret
 
+	; No, we spawned over the snake. Erase and try again
+	ld i, single_pixel
+	drw fruit_x_reg, fruit_y_reg, 1
+	jp spawn_fruit
+
 turn_up:
 	; Don't allow 180° turns (which would kill the snake instantly)
 	se v1, direction_down