diff --git a/monster/animal/ape.arc b/monster/animal/ape.arc
index 84e652595..cf2a194c3 100644
--- a/monster/animal/ape.arc
+++ b/monster/animal/ape.arc
@@ -32,7 +32,6 @@ resist_electricity 30
 resist_physical 20
 weight 90000
 run_away 35
-can_apply 24
 editable 1
 magicmap brown
 end
diff --git a/monster/animal/gryphon/gryphon.arc b/monster/animal/gryphon/gryphon.arc
index 713618c3c..8a002c887 100644
--- a/monster/animal/gryphon/gryphon.arc
+++ b/monster/animal/gryphon/gryphon.arc
@@ -49,7 +49,6 @@ no_pick 1
 speed 0.5
 anim_speed 0.4
 weight 400000
-can_apply 25
 can_use_scroll 1
 can_use_rod 1
 can_cast_spell 1