No, there are no amphibians that give you warts. This myth has been around for a long time and is probably related to the fact that many frogs and toads have warty looking bumps on their skin. These are glands and do not secrete anything that can cause you to have warts!

Can a frog give you a wart?

No, handling frogs cannot give you warts. Warts are caused by the HPV virus, which is only carried by humans.

Why you shouldn't touch frogs?

In real life, touching them can kill the creatures and cause serious problems for humans too. ... Human hands have natural salts and oils that can irritate a frog's skin, so handling the animals with dry hands can cause severe problems for them, even death, said Devin Edmonds of Madison, Wis.