The Texas horned lizard is a small, flat-bodied reptile native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is easily recognized by its distinctive horns and spiky skin, which help it blend into its arid surroundings. This lizard primarily feeds on ants and other small insects, using its long tongue to catch prey. These lizards are well-adapted to their environment, often relying on camouflage to avoid predators. When threatened, the Texas horned lizard can also puff up its body and, in some cases, squirt blood from its eyes to deter attackers. They are an important part of their ecosystem, contributing to insect population control.