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Llamas spit as a defense mechanism, usually when they feel threatened, annoyed, or stressed. It is their way of communicating displeasure or establishing dominance within their social hierarchy. They have excellent aim and can accurately spit up to 10 feet away.
Llamas spit as a defense mechanism or to establish dominance within their social hierarchy. They may also spit when they feel threatened, annoyed, or stressed. It is a way for them to communicate their displeasure or to deter potential threats.
They only spit if you are teasing them by sticking your face close to them, or mistreating them in some way. This is seen as offensive and a challenge to a llama, and as a defense they will spit.
so they can protect them self
Llamas can spit up to 10 feet away when they feel threatened or annoyed. They use this behavior to establish boundaries and maintain social hierarchy within the herd.