Texas Horned Lizard
Horned & Spiny Lizards

Texas Horned Lizard

Phrynosoma cornutum

Habitat

Arid grasslands and desert scrub

Range

South Central United States, Northern Mexico

Adult Size

3-5 in (7.5-12.5 cm)

Diet

Primarily ants, occasional insects

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Conservation status:Least Concern

Seasonal Feeding Schedule

Feeding guidance aligned to the species' native seasons โ€” origin: Northern Hemisphere.

Months shown for the Northern Hemisphere โ€” matches native range.

Spring
Mar โ€“ May

Feed harvester ants and insects daily

Summer
Jun โ€“ Aug

Feed daily, high ant volume

Autumn
Sep โ€“ Nov

Reduce to every other day

Winter
Dec โ€“ Feb

Brumation; feeding pauses