Horny Toad (Short-Horned Lizard) Pewter Pin

The Horny Toad (Short-Horned Lizard) Pin celebrates these beloved spiky desert lizards that aren't actually toads at all. With their flattened bodies covered in horn-like spines and ability to shoot blood from their eyes when threatened, horned lizards are remarkable reptiles perfectly adapted to harsh desert conditions. They specialize in eating harvester ants, consuming thousands in a single sitting.

Perfect for desert dwellers, herp enthusiasts, and anyone who grew up catching horny toads before declining populations led to protected status in many states. This pin represents desert ecology, childhood memories, and the specialized lizards that depend on native ant populations and loose soil for survival.

Choose from multiple finishes to match your desert aesthetic. Built with materials sourced from long-established U.S. suppliers and finished by hand in Washington. It's wearable art that honors the spiky icons of the Southwest.

Details

• Material: certified American pewter, lead-free, with a traceable alloy test for every order
• Finishes: antique pewter ($18), copper-plated ($24), gold-plated ($30), or hand-painted ($70)
• Made: hand-finished in Port Gamble, Washington, USA, from a line of pewter jewelry crafted in America since 1991

Questions

Is it lead-free? Yes. The pewter is certified American pewter, sourced from long-established U.S. suppliers, and each order includes its alloy test result.

Who is it a gift for? Perfect for desert dwellers, herp enthusiasts, and anyone who grew up catching horny toads before declining populations led to protected status in many states. It wears well on a jacket, hat, or bag.

How fast will it ship? We ship six days a week, and expedited shipping options are available at checkout.