Keeping A Grocery Store Lobster As A Pet

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  • čas přidán 30. 10. 2021
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    What is it like to buy a Lobster from the grocery store seafood section and keep it in a saltwater aquarium at home as a pet? This video shows you just how this went.

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  • @theeducatedfool
    @theeducatedfool Před 2 lety +161

    As the guy who always wanted to free the lobsters in the grocery store as a kid, this is deeply satisfying to watch.

  • @Atlas60308

    Me: I should be working

  • @suitov
    @suitov Před 2 lety +54

    I love how you went from "might as well put something in this old tank" to "I should probably get a bigger tank for my good boy Leon". Pets really are like that.

  • @eamonia
    @eamonia  +221

    Poor little thing was so hungry and weak it took 'em a few days just to regain its strength enough to use it's little pincers and even one claw. That's a really sweet thing you did for this little guy, man. Thanks Mr. Lobster man, you're one standup fella.

  • @stellastarfield1111

    Imagine thinking your life is only going to be misery and then one of the giants takes you away and suddenly life is amazing. You did a good thing. ❤ My stepdad used to always tell me that if you're gonna keep an animal for food it should have a decent life beforehand. Leon isn't going to be food in this lifetime, but he deserves a good life regardless.

  • @kaio6370
    @kaio6370 Před 2 lety +99

    This man literally did what every 4 year old wish they couldve done with the lobsters at the grocery store.

  • @adriandee6550
    @adriandee6550 Před rokem +15

    Hello Brady - I'm a marine biologist. Loved your video! You can tell a male from a female from the first set of pleopods or swimmerets. On the male, the first pair are hard and large. On the female, they are small and flimsy. Leon (or Leona) almost looks a bit like he / she is approaching molt. I see that from the dark / bluish tinge I see around the knuckles. That is not the best identifier. If I could look at one of his / her pleopods under a scope, I'd be able to tell with 100% certainty. Also, lobsters LOVE to hide in cracks, crevices, holes, etc. If you got him / her something he could hide in, he'd love that. When he does prepare to molt, he'll flop on his side and appear like he's dieing. Don't sweat it. Sit back and enjoy the show!

  • @BunnyArisu

    I'm glad CZcams recommended me this. What a fascinating video. It was so sad seeing him motionless in the box, but it was awesome seeing him so active.

  • @veritasequitassemper8942

    Man has yet to fully understand the magnificant creatures that share the planet with us. Saving this noble creature is an act of compasion and intelligence. Thank you.

  • @Sandmann1193
    @Sandmann1193 Před 2 lety +8

    Man seeing a lobster getting rescued and treated with physiotherapy really made my day.

  • @wanna_be_goth1030

    I’m a biologist who loves lobsters and I get really sad seeing them eaten. This video made me so happy, thank you so much for giving Leon, the love he deserves🖤

  • @alek2913
    @alek2913  +127

    4:02

  • @derekr7383
    @derekr7383 Před 2 lety +6

    I can't stop thinking about how Leon must think all the other lobsters also got taken to nice new homes

  • @Kovukingsrod
    @Kovukingsrod Před 2 lety +5

    “He grooms himself a lot, particularly after eating, kind of like a cat. He grooms his whiskers, and even his eyes” I’ve never found a lobster this sweet before

  • @Tatakapendragon

    Thank you for saving him

  • @DoStuff1958

    Leon is a better housekeeper than some people.

  • @protocolsavage8506
    @protocolsavage8506 Před rokem +7

    The intensity behind watching that creature go from being devoid of hope submitted to its fate, to getting the strength to use its claws again and watching it attempt to understand the world around it, is immeasurable. Thank you for saving him.

  • @crazyorganist1609
    @crazyorganist1609 Před 2 lety +10

    Everything about him changed. His attitude, shell colour, everything. He's a happy little guy in his own home

  • @bhambhole

    this made me cry. Was beautiful to watch you nurse it back to health. ❤

  • @shanealdridge1803

    Having watched all of Leon's progress it's great to watch this again knowing the great life he gets and how beautiful he becomes.