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Habitat Type
Texas horned lizards can generally be found in areas with little to no cover from plants and other foliage. When it's time to hibernate, the lizard will dig in fairly loose soil deposits, where it can hibernate through cooler months, lay eggs and insulate itself against the heat. They may also do so in loose desert sands in open spans of land.
Diet
The Texas horned lizard feeds on small insects with a particular fondness for harvester ants. In fact, one of the reasons that these lizards gravitate toward sparsely-covered, desert-like areas is to find hives of harvester ants to eat. However, the Texas horned lizard isn't picky and will also eat other types of insects, including grasshoppers.
Physical Make-Up
This lizard isn't a large species; it only grows to about 3 to 6 inches in length. It is characterized by a brownish color with a row of scales on each side of its body. The lizard also sports a light line that starts at the middle of its head and runs all the way down the back of its body. It also has dark lines that go from the lizard's eyes to the top of its head.
Geography
The Texas horned lizard is found in the south-central region of the U.S. and in the northern regions of Mexico, as well. States in which this lizard makes its habitat include Texas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Arizona, according to the Desert Animals website. This lizard thrives in dry arid arid conditions.