To scare their enemies they hiss and lower their heads , and stick their horns in the air . One of the animals that hunts the Horned Lizard is the Road Runner . At night the Horned Lizard makes a burrow leaving only its head showing. The lizard's dull colored skin helps it blend in with the ground for protection. When the Horned Lizard gets scared it squirts blood from its eyes.
Scientists think that their blood irritates the eyes of the lizard's enemies .
This allows The lizard to escape from danger. The Horned Lizard hunts insects and loves to eat ants. They get their water from drinking dew in the morning and evening. Horned Lizards are reptiles some they are cold blooded. This can be a dangerous time for them because they wouldn't be able to escape very easily.