Are these leaves safe?

TheInv4sion

TheInv4sion

First Instar
I went in my backyard to gather some leaf litter for enclosures and wanted to consult people to confirm it is safe. I took some pics of the leaves in question. Also is Ivy okay to use? The leaves are rather large and I feel would look nice in a tank.

https://imgur.com/a/Yc3zz0B

 
Look like a kind of holly. I know you can make tea from young leaves and the leaves are supposed to be non-toxic for humans... but how that will work out for roaches? I have no idea. 
I wouldn't try it unless someone here has positive experience with these, or if you are willing to subject you roaches to an experiment. In the latter case, keep us updated. And I would put by bet on 'they will be fine'. 

 
stanislas said:
Look like a kind of holly. I know you can make tea from young leaves and the leaves are supposed to be non-toxic for humans... but how that will work out for roaches? I have no idea. 
I wouldn't try it unless someone here has positive experience with these, or if you are willing to subject you roaches to an experiment. In the latter case, keep us updated. And I would put by bet on 'they will be fine'. 

Maybe I can separate a colony of roaches and test on a small population first
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