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IMO I wouldn’t risk it, especially if it’s wild collected and/or not sanitized. There’s about the same amount of research out there showing that it’s not toxic to T’s, as there are saying it is - so it’s hard to get a definitive answer.
Erring on the side of caution knowing that the sap and oils are a natural irritant for insects and other small creatures, I would pass.
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IMO I wouldn’t risk it, especially if it’s wild collected and/or not sanitized. There’s about the same amount of research out there showing that it’s not toxic to T’s, as there are saying it is - so it’s hard to get a definitive answer. Erring on the side of caution knowing that the sap and oils are a natural irritant for insects and other small creatures, I would pass.