Handling frogs

[John]

Most non-tree frogs don't tolerate handling much at all, and even tree frogs generally aren't crazy about it (varies, individual to individual). Don't look at frogs as a handling pet - they're delicate and they can absorb chemicals through their skin. If you do handle them, do so rarely and be sure your hands are free of soap residue and other chemicals (give them a good rinse in water).

[Malduroque]

John just gave you some good reasons why handling them is not a great idea. I would add just put yourself in the frog's place, you probably would not want to be handled by those big, oily, scary human hands. Now I've never actually channeled a frog to know exactly what they are thinking, but that is my hunch.