They might possibly try to bite, but even if they do, their jaws are relatively weak and they don't have any teeth. And, despite a disturbingly common misconception, they are definitely not poisonous in any way. All the different types of Horned Toad look pretty much alike. It's not always easy to identify the species of a particular Horned Toad, but the fact that it is a Horned Toad would be obvious even without the horns. No other lizard native to this continent has the flat oval body, short tail, and fringe of pointed scales along its sides.
Coloration can vary from nearly white to nearly black, but tends to be in subtle, earthy tones.
Unlike some of the gaudier lizards which show themselves off with flashy colors, the Horned Toad's complexion is designed for camouflage. Other prey such as beetles and grasshoppers are only taken when ants are unavailable. However, whatever protects a Horned Toad's inside is woefully lacking on its outside. The Horned Toad's reaction is one of obvious pain. In 1897, a Justice of the Peace named Ernest Wood was dedicating the cornerstone of the new Eastland County courthouse.