Animals That Spit Blood to Survive

Texas Horned Lizard

This desert reptile sprays blood from its eyes to confuse predators, especially canines like coyotes.

Malayan Horned Frog

Though rare, some species like this bleed from their skin when attacked, startling predators.

Bleeding Tooth Fungus (Bonus)

Not an animal, but worth noting—this bizarre fungus oozes blood-like fluid as a defensive warning.

Armadillo Girdled Lizard

This spiny reptile doesn’t spit blood but curls into a ball and may bleed slightly from its eyes or nose when under extreme stress.

Horsehair Worm (Inside Host Insects)

Causes infected insects to ooze or burst with internal fluids—sometimes mistaken for blood.

Certain Beetle Larvae

Some larvae rupture blood vessels near their limbs to shock predators, a form of reflex bleeding.

Milkweed Bug

When threatened, it secretes red, blood-like liquid from its joints—foul-tasting and alarming to predators.