{"id":7717,"date":"2020-12-13T21:18:28","date_gmt":"2020-12-14T04:18:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ramshornllamas.com\/?p=7717"},"modified":"2020-12-14T08:41:29","modified_gmt":"2020-12-14T15:41:29","slug":"why-do-llamas-spit-and-how-to-stop-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ramshornllamas.com\/why-do-llamas-spit-and-how-to-stop-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Do Llamas Spit And How To Stop It?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you ask the average person what they know about llamas, they are likely to tell you two things. First, llamas are amazing pack animals and they spit. The idea that llamas spit is deeply ingrained in the public’s mind. In fact, many would-be llama owners have decided not to add these wonderful animals to their lives because of spitting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So what is the truth about llama spitting? How can you handle it if your own llama decides to give you a spit bath? Keep reading to learn some key things to know about what makes llamas spit. In addition, I hope to show you how to stop a llama from spitting on you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Do Llamas Spit?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A number of things can cause a llama to spit. However, in most cases, this type of behavior is deeply ingrained in herd dynamics. Like all herd animals, a group of llamas will quickly establish a pecking order. If you watch closely, you can see this play out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Do Llamas Spit At Each Other?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In a herd there are a few reasons that llamas may spit at each other.  This is a normal behavior for them and is not something that you should be worried about.  Do not try to break up a spitting bout between llamas.  If you do, the most likely thing to happen is that you will get spit on as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n