diff --git a/import_seanim.py b/import_seanim.py
index 49f99fe..5761a4e 100644
--- a/import_seanim.py
+++ b/import_seanim.py
@@ -212,9 +212,7 @@ def load_seanim(self, context, progress, filepath=""):
                     angle = quat.to_matrix().to_3x3()
 
                     bone.matrix_basis.identity()
-                    try:
-                        bone.parent.matrix
-                    except:
+                    if bone.parent is None:
                         # I don't actually remember why this is here - probably
                         # to set the root bone(s) to its rest pos / angle
                         bone.matrix_basis.identity()