catalpa worms For veiled chameleon?

[Ethanwest]

i was wondering if I could feed my chameleon catalpa worms I heard the tree they eat is toxic but was wondering if I put them In a tank for a few days would they be ok for her to eat

 

[kinyonga]

Catalpas get worms?? Can you post a photo please?

 

[Ethanwest]

 

[Ethanwest]

Anyone know

 

[Andee]

No, you can't purge a caterpillar that has eaten on a poisonous tree it's entire life. Caterpillars eat poisonous plants because they use the poison in their system as a defense mechanism for the health of the overall colony.

 

[Decadancin]

The host tree being toxic means the worm will be something to avoid.

 

[kinyonga]

You might find these interesting...
http://homeguides.sfgate.com/catalpa-edible-90090.html
https://www.chameleonforums.com/threads/catalpa-or-catawba-worms.11056/
https://www.thoughtco.com/the-catalpa-tree-and-caterpillers-1342658
https://www.whatsthatbug.com/2011/06/20/catalpa-sphinx-caterpillar-3/