The horns are broad and robust, and their dorsal orientation and relatively posterior position makes them well suited to protecting the vulnerable eyes and neck. By elevating the head dorsally, the horns would be snapped backward, protecting the areas most commonly attacked by predators. A similar use of posterodorsal horns has been indicated to decrease predation in horned lizards.
The horns are broad and robust, positioned in a way that allows them to effectively shield the sensitive eyes and neck from harm. By elevating the head, the horns can be bent back, protecting the areas most frequently targeted by predators. This is similar to how posterodorsal horns have been found to reduce predation in horned lizards.