Leon's Big New Claws
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Leon is a lobster that was rescued from a grocery store seafood section, and rehabbed back to health. This video is the 7th in the series of Leon's journey from grocery store to a new life, and a first look at Leon's new claws since he molted 28 days ago. - Zábava
Not a biologist, but Leon’s back patch is actually in the shape of an arrow, indicating that he may in fact be the Avatar: Master of all 4 elements
Leon the Last Clawbender
@@slicedfruitgirl ok i died xDD
I’m certain this is correct.
Yes Leon be Leon the clawbender 😂🙏🌊🌀🔥🌱
It's in the scientific literature
I’m a marine biologist out of the National Oceanographic Centre in the UK. I’ve always wanted to rescue a lobster and look after it. I’m living my dream through Leon. Might I suggest some small rocky substrate pushed into the crushed coral, so Leon has something to scrape his rear walking legs on.
@@TAWNYVLOG um? What??
@@TAWNYVLOG he did!!!
We don't know where he comes from, freeing him into any random ocean could be a problem for biodiversity, also we don't know if he was born in the wild, if he wasn't he would die easily because he doesn't know how to escape or defend fr predators or even how to find food, it's very complicated, i don't know how lobsters in particular work but you don't just free animals at random, foundations which free animals do it in very controlled ways, the best we can do for leon is give him a good life in captivity
@@kwatar54 What cage? There's no cage!
@@TAWNYVLOG ok so from your profile i can tell you most likely have a child due to the toy channels you follow, you enjoy military parefenilia, and from your comment history you have little regard for others. Im surprised someone like you would be a troll, then again, why do i bother? Conversations like you im sure is like talking to a brick wall.
It's hard to believe I woke up this morning not even aware of the bond and love I'd feel for a lobster and his story. I love Leon!
Awesome! Thank you for checking out Leon’s story. ✌️✌️✌️🦞
Seeing the scars of the bands on his old claws, and seeing his beautiful new, shiny set is just so SO heart-warming. He is a lucky dude; yes he is no longer a wild lobster, but he has a safe environment, food and security. He can live out his days in peace, luxury and gluttony. He has millions of fans around the world who are invested in him (not that he cares about that), but I think what you have done here is just so beautiful. Speaking of living out his days... is there a way to estimate his age??
lobsters can theoretically live forever, and it's possible that Leon will maybe outlive even his owner, so I don't think age is that much of a problem haha
It's roughly 10 years a pound. Leon looks like he weighs about 3 pounds so maybe 30-ish years?? That's just a guess however.
Zoomies is a cat and dog person thing! It's when an animal gets so excited they can't contain themselves and "zoom" across the room uncontrollably in happiness haha
They talk about zoomies for axolotls too when they zoom around their tank
Also a dog after a bath... :)
Living the Leon life . Gotta new lease on life. Talkin w a crab, might be my wife 🎵
Yep - my cats and dogs both get zoomies, which we used to call "crazy time" or in the case of my cats...midnight (or later).
So loving this journey! Lots of fish, shrimp etc. In our various tanks, but my dwarf crayfish is like our tiny Leon. :)
My cat seems to always get them right after having a poop. I call it Poophoria.
"Getting the zoomies" is actually a pet-owner's term. It's basically when a pet gets the sudden urge to pick itself up off the ground and bounce around the place like a high-speed rubber ball.
Or turn your house into a race track. As they run from one side of it to the other.
Yep! I first heard it about cats and how they suddenly decide they NEED to run around or "do laps" around the house 😁
I think it's a cat term.
I think it is for younger internet folk
I learned the term from older friends who had dogs. Then I got dogs and they get the zoomies around 10 pm every night for about 15 minutes, during which time I watch and wonder why they didn’t do this an hour or two earlier 😑😵💫
I have to say I always thought of lobsters as giant sea roaches, but I have to admit I’m invested now in Leon’s story and hope for the best for him. Thanks for these informative, entertaining and soothing videos.
Awesome Storm! Thank you for watching. ✌️✌️✌️
Aren't shrimp the right comparison to roaches?
I mean. They are giant sea roaches. People have pet roaches too
Sea roaches look like Pill bugs. I don't know if they'd be good eating though.
@@Bradybrandwood when Leon knows you put food out, he looks like Godzilla coming out to look it over.
Ive been telling my husband all about Leon. He thought I was crazy for being so invested but then he started watching Leon’s journey too!!! I ❤️ Leon! 😊
I've been showing my customers at work. It's the inspiration of Leon's motto 'survive... and thrive".
The metaphorical significance of Leon leaving his scars behind is undeniable. Love Leon!
Aww that's lovely.
Yes. Exactly that.
I can't believe i actually look forward to seeing how the little fella is getting on. I hope you let him grow massive and live a long life.
Me too...🦞👊😎
SEMPER FI
FOREVER FRIENDSHIP 🙌
Well I've got good news for you, lobsters do not weaken with age. Outside of disease, predation, starvation, and complications molting, lobsters are effectively immortal. Their genetics are extremely resiliant to change and breakdown associated with aging!
same
*big fella
I'm from Ohio! We use the term "zoomies" mostly just for animals. My cat gets the zoomies like crazy usually in the morning and and then around 9pm. This makes sense because cats are what you call "crepuscular" which means they are most active at dawn and dusk, just like their prey!
This guy has me sobbing over a lobster molting, and the shedding old scars. Thanks man, love the videos.
So dumb
I know seeing those scars on his old claws made me feel sad, and think about our own wounds we’ve healed from.
me too!!
"The ocean is a tough place. Living up here, in the air world, can be a tough place too. Most of us have scar tissue of some sort, some more than others. Whether it's growing up in a bad home life or childhood, being bullied at school, being repressed, suppressed, held back at work, and actual real physical scars from injuries. I've got several from BMX and motocross racing over the years, so it's cool to see Leon shed his old scars, and grow larger and stronger. He is surviving, and thriving."
Never thought I'd get a bit choked up from watching a Leon video. Too many of those statements hit home for me (including being on the saddle!). Thanks for the words of wisdom, Brady. You're a good man.
I also never expected it from a Leon video, started tearing up
I did as well-too many physical scars. I’ve chosen to try to shed the emotional ones.
I love how you call it the air world like sea world...
I have had a realy bad day.
I can not explain the pure joy I got when I saw Leon on my feed
Hope it's nothing too serious, and wishing you a better tomorrow.
I hope things get better soon
May you have a better day tomorrow, with blessings and peace!
I just learned lobsters have nervous systems 100 times more sensitive than ours!! It’s amazing to see Leon’s progress. Everyone is so proud dog you and Leon. He truly looks like he has teeth! I just learned some goldfish have teeth that they lose! It’s wild!!
...And we threw them alive into boiling water.
(I am not a vegetarian/vegan, but I dont eat seafood due to the animal cruelty involved. My meat & eggs are from ethical sources where I know that the animals were treated well.)
@@NickanM its tragic that people do this because it's completely unnecessary to boil them alive. If a lobster is killed right before cooking it is spared the suffering and is still perfectly safe to eat. There's just no reason to make an animal suffer like that.
His eyes are bright, his color is bright! Beautiful orange...he looked liked death when you brought him home Brady, now...after the molt, gorgeous!
I still can't get over how much more vibrant his coloring is. Leon is beautiful!
There are no channels these days that I click “like“ before I even watch the videos of anymore, except for this one. I love this story so very much, and I love Leon (aka “Mr. Hungry, Hungry Hippo” these days lol).
I adore Leon’s caretaker/guardian Brady for how genuinely empathetic and caring he is with our lil’ guy here. He is taking such great care of Leon, from not only saving him from heinously being somebody’s dinner, but the quality time he has put in with him (down to even doing physical therapy with Leon when his claws weren’t functioning properly).
This is such a huge educational channel for people who eat meat to understand that _ALL_ sentient animals are unique individuals and deserve the right to live out their lives and be treated with respect. I think this channel has the capability to really make _A LOT_ of people think deeply about what they put on their dinner plates. We can all choose to live very healthy lives without causing needles suffering/death of innocent sentient beings...
Leon doesn’t know this, but he has quickly become a mascot for animal rights, and bless his lil’ heart for it! He is a true fighter/survivor - I hope he continues to thrive and be happy in the care of Brady, a most wonderful guardian! ☺️ I’m sure Leon knows by now that Brady is a trustful companion/a wonderful representative of our human species, and hopefully the horrible memories of the other humans that treated him so damned terribly will fade in time.
I’m beyond grateful Brady has shown him that not all of us humans are awful/dark hearted/careless; and Leon can see that compassionate Brady here has tried his very best to continue to make up for the bad/conditioned humans that captured him/abused him/signed his death warrant (even though Leon has sadly lost his freedom in the process - which unfortunately can’t be reversed at this point [but it’s done for Leon’s best interest]).
*BIG APOLOGIES FOR WRITING SO MUCH!* I simply can’t help but gush about how much I appreciate Brady and Leon in this warm-hearted wholesome story that is generously being shared to us/the world, to raise human consciousness/compassion. I’ve lost so much faith in humanity, so I very much cherish “small” things like this which helps restore it even in the tiniest amount (it may seem small to us, but it means _EVERYTHING_ to Leon/his world/his life & well being). Even if it was only just aquatic animals that people choose to show more compassion for, we just might be able to save our oceans.
P.S. 9:39 I love how the coral dust marking on Leon’s back looks like an arrow pointing backwards, as if Leon intentionally avoids cleaning his back in that precise shape to say _“Look at dat ass yo! You know you love my sexay arse!”_ Hahaha.
As Right Said Fred would sing “I’m too sexy for dat ass, too sexy for dat ass, so sexy it huuuurrrts...” 🎶 🎵
@@anti-ethniccleansing465
Now, I enjoy my share of chowder and bouillabaisse, but even if they're tasty they deserve a good life as any animal does; and with their natural habitat under constant bombardment, with the industrial nature and scale of the sourcing, with such inhospitable and inhumane tank conditions, and with unsustainable practices threatening ocean ecosystems as whole, it's refreshing to see them giving this guy a good life. May it be long and full of clams!
There are ethical ways of sourcing animal protein from sustainable and ecosystem preserving hunting/trapping, interdependent ecosystem decentralized farming, roadkill, and foraging. We have historically played an important role in ecosystems, but we exceeded that role long ago. Meat was never such a large part of our diets.
Our modern systems, animal infrastructure, and industrialized practices systematise the torture of billions of animals day in and day out. They deprive ecosystems of regulation and diversity, and as a result destabilize them. But that is a result of our current mode of opperation, our popular methodology. I think blame is often wrongly put on the killing or consumption of animals, those aren't the *inherently* bad actions at play. And people aren't morally culpable for the actions of a multibillion dollar industry because they buy their products out of necessity or habit. In our modern system of capitalism supply is a director of demand, and less so the other way around. People buy meat because it's there, and because it is wasteful to let it spoil. With how much food is already wasted two thirds of product being burned or burried before market to control prices, we can certainly do without more waste at the sale end. The industry is a big issue. And even smaller, local, non-factory farms have big issues with the treatment of animals.
We need to revolutionize the way animals play a role in our lives, how we affect theirs substantially as their caregivers, the role we must play in the ecosystem and the effect our practices have on them, positive and negative, and how we approach the task of feeding the world with as little impact as possible. And in this last way it goes far, far beyond the farming of animals alone, but aggriculture as a whole.
He looks SO good! His colors are amazing!
What a shame. Someone named “Leanne Carroll” wrote me:
_“I agree with everything you've written above. Thank you for your comment it has lifted my spirit and given me hope reading it. Best wishes from Melbourne Aust. 💗”_
But it is no longer here. Odd!
So happy to see Leon leaving his old scars behind him and looking so confident in his new colorful shell. He has even taken up gardening as a hobby. New shell, new Leon. I think a lot of people could learn a thing or two from him. Some days I feel like I also want to molt and have a fresh start
Molting for humans is losing weight.
@@getawaydreamer2724 🤣That’s true indeed 🤣
Molting is about perspective. The only thing that will keep you from changing is yourself. Even a prisoner in isolation can change themselves. Look outside your head, you have the potential inside yourself to heal your scars.
Living the Leon life . Gotta new lease on life. Talkin w a crab, might be my wife 🎵
The Tony Lobster I rescued also had a lot of scars on it. I've been raising it for almost 20 days and I hope Tony soon molts to get rid of his old damaged shell.
The original Leon video was somehow in my "suggested" list for over a month. I finally watched it this afternoon, and probably like most of you, immediately watched them all and now look forward to the next ones. Great work!
That's exactly what happened to me over the last few hours. Lol. I love this lobster so much haha.
Exact same experience 😅 no regrets !
Yes!! Lol
This happened to me also. It randomly showed up. Watched the first one and was hooked. 🙂
Same!
Your cats and koi are beautiful, and Leon is too! Thank you for sharing this journey. Your insight and commentary are inspiring and more than once I've been brought to tears by Leon's recovery. Thank you for being you.
Awesome! Thank you for watching. ✌️✌️✌️
Why am I following the life of a lobster on CZcams? I don't know. This is still much better than Netflix
I agree Leon warms my heart
It was so cute seeing him take care of that small "bush" of seaweed. It's like he's got a house plant and is taking care of it... for the most part XD
I've even been guilty of running for something and wiping out a houseplant! LOL
10:58
Awww that's cute
I think it comforts him, maybe more plants would be nice additions to the aquarium, because Leon really likes hiding :)
@@blankabontovics7063 yes i was thinking maybe more decorations for leon too!
You saved this dude from an early shitty death on a plate, you can tell he’s happy and healthy / thankful for your help. Bloody legend
delicious* sorry I just had to fix the shitty part.
I will never look at a supermarket lobster the same way lol.... love watching all the updates on Leon, I hope he lives a long life
There is a very real possibility that Leon could outlive every single person who is watching these videos.
He would need a much bigger tank in order for that to happen
He’s making a lot of money he will for sure like antscanada
Poetic justice.
When Leon is taking his seaweed with him, he's probably thinking, "You can't see me! I'm seaweed!" But, it might be possible that lobsters don't possess object permanence so it is entirely possible that he thinks it sufficiently obscures him. Planting the seaweed is another matter. He might be genuinely decorating his habitat. Tarantulas in captivity have been known to essentially erect cairn stones around their burrows or arrange piles of pebbles by color and size out of sheer boredom. Most people don't think of invertebrates as having sapience unless it's a squid or an octopus but I'm convinced that the lights are on and someone's home. You actually have to be rather smart to be bored in the first place.
Well said, and I agree 100%! There's definitely somebody home.
^^
I believe that animals have intelligence. Humans only observe, and we often project our own experiences and consciousness onto them because that's all we know. I think there's so much more going on with them than we can imagine, and if we could understand this we would treat them better.
Ok, this is funny. I'm preparing breakfast today, then thought. I wonder how Leon's doing? LOL. I need to get out more. 🤦🏾♀️🤣
I wonder if leaving his shell hurt. When he fell to the side, I burst into tears. I'm almost 70 and crying over a lobster would probably get me sent to the home. Let's keep that between you and me. Go Leon!
I’m really glad to see his colors are improving. Throughout the first few updates, even after he was fully “pet-ified” he still had that dull, grocery store tinge to his shell. He’s really looking like a healthy, wild lobster now
Yes, he looks like he's happy now that he's "pet-ified". 😊
Living the Leon life . Gotta new lease on life. Talkin w a crab, might be my wife 🎵
Like so many people, the first chapter of Leon's story just randomly came up in my suggested videos, and now I jump on all the updates to see how he's doing! He's living his best life with you. You are so patient with the filming and narrate it so well. My cats and dog get the zoomies, when they just run around like crazy for no reason, but no reason lobsters can't get them too!
From the first video utiliteitsbouw now, l love it! To see leon gets bigger , but i/ we hope that leon gets a friend ...someday and a oyster 😍
Until now..
FREE LEON !!!!
@@TAWNYVLOG Your too EMOTIONAL n NOT LOGICAL FOOL....He would probably be caught again or another mishap....Stop being a nuisance n a bother n nutty on here, Go Away!! Leon is happy, THRIVING, HEALTHY, had an Absolute, Kind, Thoughtful, Smart, Cool n Interesting Guy to provide for Leon!!! Leon is ALIVE, HAPPY, HEALTHY, ACTIVE, & EDUCATIONAL To many, who will LOVE LEON'S JOURNEY, & FEEL SOMETHING, + perhaps be as KIND, THOUGHTFUL, NON HARMFUL To STORE BOUGHT or the NEXT LOBSTERS they see!! So Let LEON, LIVE SAFE, ALIVE, FED HEALTHY, VERY HAPPY, STIMULATED, CLEAN TANK, & To "EDUCATE" US!! LEON is SAFE, HAPPY, HEALTHY YOUR A FANATIC, A HUGE DISTURBANCE To his WELLBEING & This NICE FELLAS: "HAPPY BLOG"...FIND Some OTHER CAUSE To Fight...GEEZ...GO AWAY Will Ya!!!!!!!!!
Relatable
Almost as if Leon had to loss a few ounces to prepare for his molt .... hence he stopped eating for a week. Now he's making up for those lost meals eating everything in sight .... feed me! Truly enjoy your narrations, thankyou
Leon has grown into such a handsome big boy! Seeing those scars on his claws again always makes me so sad. He's so adorable when he eats and forages through his dishes! Leon, you're quite the blessed lobster!
His new colours are stunning, that orange/red just pops, almost like lava. He really does look amazing!
Living the Leon life . Gotta new lease on life. Talkin w a crab, might be my wife 🎵
yeah he looks even more lava when cooked
i agree. like a lavaflow as its cooling down
"Lava Leon the Lobster" he's getting all those Ls
Came to say the same, he looks awesome!
I love that you truly have so much respect for Leon . Even not wanting to bug him for a measurement speaks volumes to your character, when others would be treating this as a science experiment, you are treating him like a real friend and beloved pet . I cry out of happiness for every video you post , but the way you treat Leon really gives hope to my little empathic soul
I believe ALL animals should be treated with Respect. It's just to bad people treat them so poorly and take them for granted and even abuse them.
Well said. Thank you.
That's so real. I get the same joy from these videos that I do from holding babies
Living the Leon life . Gotta new lease on life. Talkin w a crab, might be my wife 🎵
Who woulda thought I’d be so in-tuned with a lobster from a grocery store being bought NOT for the purpose of eating, but rather as a pet, and seeing its life being saved, and drastically improved, especially visually after molting! I’m happy for the little fella, and thankful for you investing so much in preserving & protecting his life in the way you have!
My mom always told me about “good ‘ol southern boys” and how they’re just the most down to earth guys you’d ever find and your whole channel radiates this energy that’s so comforting. It’s so cool to see a guy just being buds with his lobster. I have lobster envy. I’d say Leon might be 3-5 years old, and lobsters can live about twenty years. You might have a friend for quite a while!
The guy that’s a Maine lobster fisherman with a yt channel finds some he claims are over 100 years old.
Average age exceeds 50yrs
@@Karl-dg7rm you are right. That’s crazy! They could live half a century or more! I hope Leon is here for at least 40 more. What a treat
Dude, I forgot how completely defeated he was when you adopted him; what a fantastic transformation! He certainly seems like a happy, thriving lobster now. Thanks for the update, and thanks for holding that rarest of titles: Lobster Dad.😂 ✌️❤️🙂🇨🇦
Living the Leon life . Gotta new lease on life. Talkin w a crab, might be my wife 🎵
The lobster doesn't have the emotional capacity you think it does.
Here, here, Good One "Lobster Dad"..who knew eh?? Ha!
@@Special_Tactics_Force_Unit Do You take a "NEGATIVE PILL", DAILY?? WHY DO U
STRANGE LOSERS, COME ON HERE, SPOILING OUR JOY N PEACE?????!!!!!! BLOW!!
@@thisgame2 Shhh, let us have our serotonin
I'm SUPER allergic to lobster + everyone always acts like I'm missing out (I've had it, it just makes me super sick) but Leon makes me very happy about my allergy. Ever since childhood I've gotten very sad + depressed whenever I see the uncared for, bandaged up lobsters sitting around in tanks waiting to be cooked. I absolutely love seeing Leon thriving, you document his journey so beautifully, thank you! I've been showing Leon videos to all of my animal loving/ interested friends + family :)
If one pinches you, does your body have any adverse reactions? Like a bee sting?
You for sure aren’t missing anything. I’ve never understood why some people love lobster so much.
@@deavyhick6803 prolly not a lot of ppl are allergic to shellfish(anything in a shell) it’s when they eat it is the problem
@@deavyhick6803 nope, only when i eat it! i've touched lobsters before during scuba dives + no issues. the weirdest part is that i'm not allergic to all shellfish, only lobster + scallops me sick.
@@DavidDavis311 my dad has always called lobsters/ crabs "the cockroaches of the sea" which lessened their appeal haha
Man, that ever-increasing production value. One of the best series on the internet - Edit: I just have to comment on how perfect the music on all of Leon's videos is, very relaxing.
One of the non-listed songs was built in garageband using only apple loops, they are: Brooklyn Nights Synth, Brooklyn Nights Bass, and Brooklyn Nights Guitar, each having slight adjustments to sound as it does on the video. he plays this song frequently in all of his videos.
Never expected to have my heart stolen by a lobster. This is downright fascinating, and precious. Go, Leon!
Leon: gets more length and girth by molting
Guys: "Is it possible to learn this power?"
Leon: "Not in a grocery store."
Tie a rubber band around it first
I believe Jack Black demonstrated some techniques in The Pick Of Destiny.
L O L
Wish we had more people like you.
I can't believe how invested I'm am in a supermarket lobster, but seeing how far he has come and how happy he seems to be in his new found life just brings a smile to my face. Please keep us all up to date with the life our favourite lobster
I think the little kid in us don't like seeing the living conditions of super market lobsters.
Why not? I can't believe some people couldn't care about the poor live creatures with bands around their claws in supermarkets, ready to be thrown into boiling water. This shows even lobsters have their own personalities.
I quickly read your comment and thought you said "the life of our favorite food"
@@suzannel8926 Yeah it's horrific what we do to other lifeforms. We really do cause unspeakable pain
When you said, “at feeding time, he came flying out of his lair,” I can relate 😹. Love watching Leon and getting to see him living his best lobster life. ❤
😅😅😅✌️✌️✌️
If you'd told me this morning I'd be watching "Leon - The daily life of a grocery-store Lobster" and binge watch these video's I'd probably call you crazy.
But man, there's something mesmerizing about this and I can't quite describe why or how.
😅 Awesome! Thanks for checking them out. Much appreciated! ✌️✌️✌️
Leon looks so different now. He looks happy, active, and healthy. If he got those rubber bands in his claws for a long time, I suppose he was not even fed either. Poor creature. Thank you again for saving Leon and making him a CZcams star. We love Leon the lobster. 🦞 ⭐️
You tell he's happy when he uses the muscles in his face to emote. Just like in the 2019 Lion King.
Amazing the difference between when you first got him and now. Sitting in the grocery container you can see he had completely given up and was resigned to his fate. Now he’s so bright and active. His colours got noticeably more vibrant. I bet Leon has as much gratitude for you as a lobster can.
✓✓✓✓
Leon looks so much healthier now than when you bought him!
Hello 👋 Patti
How are you doing today?
I absolutely love seeing this video series on Leon! I've been a big fan of lobsters for many many years, and to see one who was on the verge of death/being eaten make such an amazing recovery is so so so inspiring. Thank you so much for taking such good care of Leon, you are a really great guy!!
Awesome! Thank you for checking it out. ✌️✌️✌️🦞
“The zoomies” are for any pets, usually dogs and cats but I’ve also had 3 bunnies who “got the zoomies” daily. Just a pet owner term of your pet running amok randomly. It’s the cutest & funniest thing!
Ferrets are also very common zoomies candidates too
My cat never did anything like that. He was laid-back and calm all the time.
Funny, me and my family called it “crack mode” for the longest time till it was dubbed “zoomies”
My guinea pigs would also get the zoomies
@@golden.lights.twinkle2329 lucky you, if I spend too much time at work I can expect a good old zoomies session when I get home every time
Seeing Leon go from a shy, scared, hungry, weak, dull lobster to a bright, strong, happy and confident lobster has been really nice at a time where there's so much pain. In a way, Leon has become some sort of hero
I grew up in Boston in the 70s. My parents would take us to the HAH-BAH where the lobster, crab fisherman would dump their days freshly caught shellfish into tanks, and we could go in and select our own at a ridiculously low price compared to now!
That being said, I grew up cooking and eating lobster.
I always feel so bad putting them in the pot, I apologize and say a prayer.
Ive NEVER seen anyone do a documentary on lobster and their habits and get to know their personality! Definitely hit my heart! I hope Leon is still doing well! Thank you for this video diary of Leon, and YOU! Lots of love, Lisa
I’ve got a scar on my left hand from when my old family dog Luna bit me after she didn’t recognize me in a Halloween costume as a kid. She’s gone now, but I can still look at that scar and remember her, and the pieces of her I carry with me. I found your first Leon video last night, and I’ve been catching up with his story. Keep up the good work!
It’s interesting how much his color brightened after he molted. I wonder if that has something to do with his now healthier and less stressful life, or if he might be looking for a lady.
It absoloutly does! :D Colour is often used as an indicator of how healthy the animal is. Brighter colours show us (and females) that he is in good health and able to fend very well for himself. Not enterley sure if their colours dim with stress as it is an ecto skeleton (shell) but he is deffinately a happier lobster!
Just like a snake, lobster become much brighter when they molt.
Or rather, they get really dull as their new shell/skin develops under the old and the two start to separate.
While I'm sure Leon is much healthier and happier than he was in the market, the color change is to be expected.
If he stays healthy he can grow to a massive size, up to 4 feet and weigh up to 40 pounds. People aren't sure exactly how long lobsters live for, but some speculate is up to 100 years. He could end up being a lifelong pet.
both, good color is a trai of good health in all creatures
@@anthonykosnik7647 I had seen somewhere that in fact, lobsters are in theory immortal and that what kills them (besides predators, diseases etc.) is their moult, because the more they grow and age the more their carapace becomes solid and heavy, in fact, after a while, they are no longer strong enough to get out of their moult and end up starving if a predator doesn't recover them when they are stuck.
Getting a Leon update on my birthday just made the day so much better!
Happy Birthday! 🎂🎆
Happy birthday
Happy birthday
Happy birthday
Happy Birthday!
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Zoomies is a dog owner term. Dogs sometimes get "a case of the zoomies" lol running around the house in circles because their excited or have too much pent up energy. Really entertaining to see a lobster with a case of the zoomies!
My hubby is from NC and he introduced me to the term”zoomies “ when he met my guinea pigs for the first time. I’d never heard of it either but loved it ☺️
Haaaaaaaaa too funny! Yeah I had never heard the term before viewers here mentioned it.
I don't generally comment on videos but oh my gosh, he looks so incredibly healthy compared to when he was first in the tank (1st video). It's just amazing how "healthy" he appears.
He looks so healthy, I think, because he was rescued and is loved..... I think Leon knows this too.
it's great to see
Living the Leon life . Gotta new lease on life. Talkin w a crab, might be my wife 🎵
I'm amazed at how respectful you are of Leon's personal space and him as a being. You are a true naturalist
I'm a bit of a crustacean enthusiast so I've been following Leon from his first video, but I had a friend just come to me and rant about finding out about him, and she's just as delighted! So glad to see a lobster getting this popular, Leon's new claws are stunning :') Lots of love from Italy!
I just can not get enough of Leon. I am truly thankful that I’ve found your channel.
Awesome! Thank you for watching. ✌️✌️✌️
He looks glorious. Your movies are a great hit, even being copied by others. Lobsters and crabs all over the world are being rescued from the dish to the tank. Thank you for inspiring the world.
Truly!! I love it
I noticed that too! I’ve seen at least 3 other YT’s pop up doing the same. Love it.
It's like the little boy and the starfish. "It matters to that one"
Soon the revolution will be complete and the surface worlders will finally pay for their arrogance!
A trend he should be proud of
You should totally make a wind chime from the hollow claws. Every time Leon molts, add the claws to the chime. They gradually get bigger.
Zoomies are a pet owner term. No clue where it started but every animal I’ve had has displayed them at some point. Cat, dog, Guinea pig, hamster, gerbil etc.
just start running around way more than usual. Or swimming in Leon’s case.
He looks so healthy!!!! Color and movement!! Glorious job!!!!!!!
I've got no idea how I ended up watching the first film about Leon but here we are and I've never been more invested in a lobster as I am now. Love you Leon 😍
Yesterday I went to a restaurant with a tank, smaller than Leon’s, with about 7 lobsters in there, a few were completely immobile, the rest were extremely aggressive and all had their claws banded of course. The water was murky and it made me feel sick to my stomach, after watching your videos I see these creatures as having a beauty and dignity that merits way more respect than they get. I have never eaten a lobster before nor do I plan to, but I wish there was a different way to consume these poor creatures than the way they are. Poor things, I feel so sorry for them. Leon sure hit the jackpot with you, sir! Thanks for making these fascinating videos and showing us the full picture of what a lobster is.
I agree. The bare minimum should be that they are kept in humane conditions and not displayed for entertainment.
@@lisahenry20 that is not economical. They need very large tanks as you can see in the video, and don't like to be bunched up. We should leave them alone, seacreatures are endangered enough as it is.
But lobsters aren't endangered at all. Lots of regulations in place.
@@RunninUpThatHillh it’s not about endangerment, it’s about cruelty
@@jmdrummond you kill them anyways so what does it matter?
It's great to see Leon thriving and becoming the big beautiful boy he is. The word "zoomies" is a cat expression here in the UK. It's when you cat zooms around the house bouncing off walls and furniture at stupid o'clock in the morning. They run up and down the stairs and through rooms where to door isn't closed. I'm surprised your cats don't have this behaviour as it's common here. Our cat woke us everyday a 4am doing this, but at 21 years old she's likes her sleep but will still wake us early because she wants her breakfast. 🙂
Uk-based too, my dog also gets zoomies! More often when he was a puppy, but sometimes even as an adult he still needs to do a speeedd runed oe hof th
Leon's moustache makes him look so distinguished. ☺️
This series has been a wonderful insight into lobsters, their beauty and personality. Loved the cleaning up of his dishes. Thankyou for saving leon and giving such a heartfelt treat.
Living the Leon life . Gotta new lease on life. Talkin w a crab, might be my wife 🎵
These videos legit make me reconsider when ordering lobster dishes (not that i order more than once a year for my in laws tho)
Hope more people film all kinds of animals, so we all go vegan lol
Like everyone else, I stumbled on Leon, and must say that I’m hooked. So fascinating to watch his journey. Your video editing and music choices are top notch. So relaxing. Keep making these wonderful videos and I’ll keep tuning in!
Mate that ending remark. Never thought I'd look to a Lobster being alive as inspiration to thriving and surviving.
I have never been more invested in the day to day life of a lobster until I discovered this channel a couple of months back. Thank you Leon and Brady!
Living the Leon life . Gotta new lease on life. Talkin w a crab, might be my wife 🎵
I worked 16 years in the shellfish industry here in the uk never thought I would get to love a lobster lol
From old to new shell, Leon actually seems like he will have attraction at a Aquarium. Seriously, the new shell looks vibrant in color and beautiful.
I was on holiday about 25 years ago in Portugal. In a supermarket we found a huge old lobster, (biggest I ever saw) he seemed to have a sadness, maybe knowledge of his fate. So big we thought he must be very old. So, we bought him, took him a few hundred yards off the coast on a surf board and let him go. He swam away and was gone. I hope he made it safely to the bottom and in time forgot the ordeal, but anyways it felt really good to pluck such a beautiful creature from death row.
Such a long time ago, but I didn’t forget.
I really like watching these !
Thanks for bringing back the memories.
That’s really cool
He's gotta be the coolest crustacean ever. My heart is way too invested in this lobster.💙🖖🏼
Ok so chatting with my brother randomly discussing this and that when he states something about watching videos about a lobster that was rescued from captivity. I shout out LEON! He’s says “yeah Leon!” I cant wait to discuss Leon’s new wardrobe. Brady you are doing such a wonderful thing caring for Leon and sharing his adventures with us. Thanks, oddly enough, from a couple of lobster fans.
His colors are SO much better. Definitely thriving.
Thank you for rescuing my cousin Leon.
The zoomies are from cat/dog people. It’s when your pet just loves to zing around in circles! Love Leon!
Also Bunnies! They can go even faster, personal experience with 2 of my own.
Same Jeremy, my 2 bunnies do this, along with head flips, hops and other funny stuff
I love that I personally went and asked myself "how is Leon doing?" and manually looked up this video. So happy for Leon!
Same here.
same here too, every once in a while I look that up like it's my duty to check on Leon
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he looks so vibrant and strong 🥹 little dude is definitely so much happier n healthier
He looks so happy and healty! I wonder how big he can get?
I've been following Leon's story ever since you brought him home from the grocery store, and it is just too heart warming. Faith in humanity restored! Thank you for sharing with us his journey.
Awesome Bianca! Thank you for watching. ✌️✌️✌️
go CZcams: are you a good person by Living Waters
@@Mike-zy8in nahh
@@mellowsworld56 well bro thats your choice, you cant help everybody
He only replies to Bianca 🤣😏
I was in the pub earlier when I got this Leon notification and I can’t tell you how excited I have been to get home and catch up on how the little fella has been doing! I’ve honestly never been so invested in a little lobster as much as I am with Leon! He’s such an amazing little fella! I so wish more little lobsters were as lucky to have been given a second chance at life as Leon has been. I’m just happy to be watching his story unfold. Thank you so much for saving this little soul ♥️♥️♥️
Awww, thats too sad. You drink and are lonely….😔
@@4th_Lensman_of_the_apocalypse WTF? `how did get here from such a lovely comment?
@@Ibibiogal there’s really no need for that sort of language. Show some restraint and respect, there may well be women and children in here! 😡
What "little fella"? Leon is already very huge!
@@theworldaccordingtokirsch not as big as an Aardvark nor even a badger for that matter…
Zoomies is from the UK- my dog got them after a good feed bless her soul, she would eat and then race around the whole house and exhaust herself.
I can't believe I am so hooked on Leon, I am turning his story on to my grandkids and great-grandkids. They will LOVE to watch this!
Look at how beautiful he's gotten since you've started caring for him!!
I was thinking the same. His color is becoming so vibrant.
"The Zoomies" is a term for when an animal appears to be restless. Like when a cat or a dog all of a sudden starts running back and forth at full speed around the house for no apparent reason.
Leon definitely has a little bit of a case of the zoomies.
Yeah I have seen it in my dog as well. He would run from one end of the house to the toy back to the back room and repeat
Cats do it after they poop
I definitely associate the zoomies with my cats when they get restless
Can confirm as a cat and dog owner
Especially with the cats lol
Just wanted to say my six year old loves these updates and we watch them together. Thanks!
Been spending the evening watching through this lil dudes journey to rehabilitation. Man, I really needed this tonight.
When I went scuba diving, I was happily surprised to learn that only light blue light reaches the depths where lobsters live. I think Leon might be happier with a soft blue light rather than the full light you have on now. It would show off his beautiful patterns he used to proudly wear in the ocean 🌊.
Edit: While diving in Jamaica, I saw a group of 3 lobsters all light blue, white, and black. One was huge compared to the others, and their antennae were super long and made them 2 or 3 x as tall. In their habitat they look majestic compared to all the sea life surrounding them.
oh that's so interesting!
Great comment. I'm sure he would take your advice. Maybe shoot him a email thru his little shop. Great suggestion.
Living the Leon life . Gotta new lease on life. Talkin w a crab, might be my wife 🎵
down there they have spiny lobsters. big antennae and no crusher claws. There are lots of catch clean cooks on youtube Ive seen. look fun to catch and tasty to eat.
I like to catch crayfish in the lakes around here(ontario) the same way, but i play catch and release with mine lol
I used a subsurface LED light tube, sticks to glass and can be set to any color. I set it blue and on timer for night. Only $20 and has lasted 3 years so far.
Edit: For 55 gallon tank.
The solid thwack Leon gave his own eye while chowin down 😩😂😂
This brings me the simplest of joys 🖤
Edit: AND HE HAS EMOTIONAL SUPPORT SEAWEED
YAY! I forgot about this little dude. I am genuinely happy to hear that Leon is thriving
Glad to hear from Leon again! A lot of people are now trying to have their own 'Leon' because of you two. XD
My son's wish to rescue a lobster is what led us to Leon's story.
Yeah, channels springing up like imitation crab meat.
Yeah, unfortunately I’m sure many of those people don’t realize what they’re getting into. I hope they take care of them and send them somewhere good when they’re done trying to get views… lobsters can live a hell of a long time.
@@mayamelina6Totally agree! They are big, require a ton of room and a lot of water changes. Plus, having to deal with salinity... Not something I would tackle....but kudos to this guy for keeping Leon going!
If you want to stop the buying of living food, don't buy them from those stores..
Crazy seeing him in that box fresh out of the store again, he looks so sad and defeated. Awesome to see him now by comparison
The term “Zoomies” can be used for any animal really, at least as far as I have seen. It’s basically just when an animal suddenly gets hyper and starts running around and acts excited. I always feel like they do it because they just need to get some pent-up energy out, or they’re really happy. I’ve seen videos of all kinds of different animals doing it. From the more common like cats, dogs, birds, and even big animals like elephants or giraffes!
I think I can speak for all when I say we love Leon the lobster
Little info on lobsters. When lobsters are being caught by fishers, the only ones that are caught are males, of a certain size. Females have a notch taken out of their tail, so when other fishers go for more lobsters and they see the notch, they toss the females back in the water. As for males when they are caught, the fishers use a tool to measure from the eye socket to the first crease, if the length is to small or to big the lobsters get to go back.
So they can continue to grow and mate right?
Carapace gauge depends on what management area you're in.
Traps are built so really large ones can't get in and wee little ones can get out.
We used to only have to notch eggers but I'm not sure what the regulations are now.
@@sonicANDtailsfan157k correct, the fishers want the industry to continue on for future generations and also don’t want to kill lobsters off, win win for both
You answer my thoughts about a lady lobster maybe for Leon. 🦞 Guess not to be found at the store... Oh well was a nice idea... 🥰
I mean.. it depends where you live too..
He looks so happy...
His new coloring is so beautiful
every time my hope in the humanity gets shaken, I come to your channel to cheer me up.Thank you for doing this man.