Do Zombie Horses Burn in Daylight?
Yes, zombie horses burn when exposed to direct sunlight in Minecraft. They are undead hostile mobs, and like other undead creatures, they take damage from daylight. This burning behavior applies to both naturally spawned and player-created zombie horses.
How to Keep a Zombie Horse Safe
You can prevent a zombie horse from burning by placing it in a shaded area, under a roof, or inside a well-lit enclosure without sky exposure. Giving the horse a name tag and keeping it in a boat or minecart also stops it from despawning and burning during the day.
Spawning and Behavior of Zombie Horses
Zombie horses do not spawn naturally in the Overworld in most versions of Minecraft, but they can be summoned using commands or spawn eggs in creative mode. They behave like other zombie variants, chasing players and villagers, and they burn when the light level drops below 8 or when exposed to sunlight.
For more details on mob behavior and daylight mechanics, see the official Minecraft Wiki page on zombie horses: Minecraft Wiki – Zombie Horse.
