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I have always been keen on HLs, but never kept them. I've kept a various selection of lizards in the past, mostly agamas. I lived fairly close to Agama international, so I got most of my lizards from Bert, and they were already acclimated to the outside. Living in north Alabama, is it possible to keep HLs outside year round? Any specific species I need to look for, or any other issues?

I appreciate any help I can get!

What are your temperatures for each season?
I'd keep them inside. They like it hot.

Hot and humid summers. Probably peaking in the low 100. Might drop below freezing during winter for a few weeks. I've kept australian water dragons outside, and of course agama international is right around the corner with tegus, water dragons, lacertas, etc. But I'm thinking it might be a little cold at winter time for little horneds...

It's not that hard to keep them inside. From experience they will thrive with the right set-up and proper food. I think the regal horned lizard is one of the most prolific species. I'm not sure about the Texas horned lizards, though. Which one are you getting? Those are two species are the most commonly kept species I think and their should be care sheet on Phrynosoma.org. Check out the site for care sheet!
www.phrynosoma.org

I don't have any coming in or anything. I'm just trying to find out if it's possible and what species I'd need. The ants is a mild deterrent though. I'm breeding all the food for my current lizards.

I've kept a few species of phrynosoma.
The one's that did best for me were the Solare. Although I had an abundance of Pogonomyrmex rugosus also..