However, the hatchlings do have the spines around their heads. There is no evidence of parental care for the young, so they must find food and defend themselves against predators immediately after hatching. The main methods of behavioral thermoregulation used by the Texas Horned Lizard are basking and burrowing. In order to keep cool, Texas Horned Lizards will burrow in the sand or hide in the shade. The burrowing process involves pushing the pointed snout into the sand and moving it from side to side.
Hibernation is much like the daily burrowing activities of the lizard.
There are other unique behaviors of the Texas Horned Lizard, which aid in its survival. A Field guide to Texas Reptiles and Amphibians. Gulf Publishing Company, Houston Texas. Donaldson, W., A. Price and J. Morse. Heath, J. 1964.