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Some species of [Horned Lizards] are known to have the ability to rupture blood vessels around their eye lids in directed streams. It is not coming directly from their eyes. It is a protective reaction to perceived threat. It has been documented in at least 4 species, but it is argued there are between 14-17 distinct species of horned lizard, so not all of them have this ability or it has not been demonstrated in most of them.

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They do this by restricting the blood flow leaving the head, thereby increasing blood pressure and rupturing tiny vessels around the eyelids. This not only confuses predators, but also the blood tastes foul to canine and feline predators. It appears to have no effect against predatory birds.

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No. The blood that horned toads shoot from their eyes isn't poisonous.

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The horned toad can squirt blood from the corner of its eyes. The blood can go as far a five feet.

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It's a defensive mechanism against predators. Not only is it "scary", but it also tastes bad, making them not want to eat the lizard.

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P. mcallii, P. modestum, and P. platyrhinos.

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Yes. They can squirt blood from their eyes at a distance of up to five feet.

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Horned Toads squirt blood from their eyes as a defense mechanism.

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Some species can. Others cannot.

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