The Texas Horned Lizard calls the Southern
United States home, originating in Texas itself, and spreading
both east and west. There are 14 North American horned
lizard species.
The Texas Horned Lizard, like
all members of its family, have horn like projections on their
heads. They are actually body spikes, like the ones that cover
their body, but just look like horns. They have small, rounded
bodies, with a very short and compact face/snout. When threatened
by a predator, they puff out their bodies, creating a ball of
spikes that deters their enemies. The blood of the Texas
Horned Lizard is actually a deterrent as well, tasting
quite awful to a number of animals.
