Horny Toad (Short-Horned Lizard) 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.
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Superior pin stem
An annular groove in the pin stem snaps to the clutch firmly, adding audible and tactile feedback that feels like quality, because it is
Perfect height
The optimal height to fit every fabric and backing snug, without play
Spin-free
All our pins have two posts, anchoring your piece for firm, spin-free, placement