Pygmy Short-Horned Lizard

• Size: 1-3 in.
• Diet: Insectivore, primarily ants, but can also eat other insects including beetles, caterpillars and spiders
• Seasonal Habits: Spends more of the year in hibernation than not
• Temperament: Not aggressive

They are also called horned lizards, they have dagger-like spines on their head and down their back, a flat pancake-like body, and a stubby tail. They mostly eat ants, but can eat other insects as well. They prefer open areas with sandy soil and can often be found along Owens Circle where it bends near the cabin.