Advice Appreciated

[Herpin Man]

I'm going to second the idea of going with a native toad. Most species are hardy, easy to feed and care for, and somewhat forgiving of husbandry errors. While no amphibian is really a handleable pet, I think toads come the closest. They also have loads of personality.
If you go out on a rainy night, you might find Woodhouses, Great Plains toads, Red-spotted toads, or a few others. Depends on what's around your area. I was in Arizona last month, and found seven species of toads abundant on the roads at night. Or, you might find something in a local pet store. You can find ads for toad sellers on fauna classifieds or kingsnake.com, but you may be discouraged by the cost to ship a single toad. Whatever you get, research the needs of that species thoroughly.