Don't ever stop giving Leon challenges like the oyster. The stimulation and frustration is extremely beneficial to him. Much more than the actual food value.
@marissalegal
2 жыл бұрын
It’s incredible how much more vibrant his coloring has gotten since you first rescued him from the grocery store. Thank you for sharing Leon’s beautiful journey with us!
@charles-y2z6c
2 жыл бұрын
Now you know what a really fresh lobster in the store looks like when buying dinner. Leon could have been in tanks for months with little or no food
@carmenmendez6836
2 жыл бұрын
He's molten, he's got a new body and so shiny and healthy! 🦞🦞
@charles-y2z6c
2 жыл бұрын
@@carmenmendez6836 🦞 just testing out my lobster emoji, didn't know I had one 😉
@mslady1230
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, I too noticed Leon’s beautiful coloring AND HIS CONFIDENCE LEVEL AND SELF ESTEEM HAS GONE THROUGH THE ROOF ALSO! You can tell Leon’s one happy Lobster praise God!🥰
@charles-y2z6c
2 жыл бұрын
@@mslady1230 He really has everything a Lobster could ask for, and not even realize it.
@unicornman147
2 жыл бұрын
Leon would make an excellent roommate. He actually knows how to keep his space clean, like a little gentleman.
@empressbulby3761
2 жыл бұрын
Him wanting full control over the tongs while he gets the food makes me imagine him thinking "I know you are giving me food, mysterious long claw, but I do not trust you."
@ascar1nthasky03
2 жыл бұрын
I thought the exact same thing lol.
@realdizzle87
2 жыл бұрын
Leon is very confused all the time. Lobsters live at depths of 40 meters or more. They sense their surroundings using their antennae - to detect fluctuations in the water pressure. It's the same way our ears detect "sound" based on fluctuations in air pressure. Leon cannot see anything in any sense that you and I would understand vision. And any light detecting abilities he once possessed died within minutes of fishermen bringing him to the surface. His eyes are as important to him as our noses are to us. It's good that we can smell things. But we use sight to figure out what's going on. In his natural habitat, Leon knows if there's light somewhere, but he primarily figures out his surroundings based on the taste and smell of the water plus "listening" to the water with his antennae. But the second Leon wandered into that trap and got winched to the surface onto that fishing troller - it burned out his retinas faster than if I forced you to stare straight at the sun through a pair of binoculars.
@astick5249
2 жыл бұрын
@@realdizzle87 I dunno, i mean there are other crustiness that live in much more sunlit areas and however they deal with looking at the sun with no eyelids has been something i've been wondering about for a while, depending on whatever the answer to this is, he might be pre adapted to sunlight (probably not for long periods of time tho).
@ct92404
2 жыл бұрын
@@realdizzle87 There are instances in the videos where Leon definitely seems to react to seeing his own reflection in the aquarium glass, so he must still be able to see to some degree.
@arthurdent6256
Жыл бұрын
Probably reacting to feeling the side of the tank.
@joeydr1497
2 жыл бұрын
I learnt recently that lobsters and crawfish under stress lose colour, and conversely when they are happy and healthy they become much more vivid, looking at Leon he is one of the most vividly coloured lobsters I’ve ever seen. He must be extremely healthy.
@jorgejorgen3480
2 жыл бұрын
Duh. His only "predator" is a metal claw that feeds him. He's got no real worries. Except maybe getting lonely.
@Heidi-zr5wb
2 жыл бұрын
So do Betta fish.....
@Cougelly1999
2 жыл бұрын
I agree, I haven't seen Leon in awhile, and his coloring looks great
@colinshaw9923
2 жыл бұрын
@@jorgejorgen3480 Don't worry about loneliness. Lobsters really are solitary & he would find another male extremely threatening. They would fight probably to the death. The problem with getting him a female is that they would mate but only remain together for a few days. Then Mr Brandwood would have hundreds of baby lobsters to care for!
@SilvaDreams
2 жыл бұрын
@@colinshaw9923 They rarely fight to the death, one might loose a claw or leg and that would be it.
@deltahalo241
2 жыл бұрын
When you first got Leon he couldn't even open his claws, now he's cracking open clams and muscles with ease, really heartwarming to see.
@0623kaboom
2 жыл бұрын
bind your arms to your body for 6 months to a year and see how strong you are ... THATS what happens when a wild lobster is caught underweight and gets sold to a lobster farm to grow bigger ... they never take off the catch band ... and once the farm sells them they add a a second band ... as every zone has a specific colour for the time of season ... In Canada anyway ... and his yellow blue band puts him as a glassgow New Brunswick wild caught lobster that went to a farm ...
@comedy_pink
2 жыл бұрын
beautiful
@NewYorkTarot2019
2 жыл бұрын
I wonder where he lives that he has geiko 🦎🦎in his tree
@skyd.2084
2 жыл бұрын
@@NewYorkTarot2019 The South, the Carolinas I believe he said 👍
@meatavoreNana
Жыл бұрын
Poor Leon was so depressed...poor thing didn't know what was happening..He's a happy lobster now
@77jamess
2 жыл бұрын
Leon went from being a for sale to eat lobster, to having a better life than most humans. He really did win the lottery/lobbery.
@kgreene460
2 жыл бұрын
Lobbery!! I love it, made me giggle, thank you.
@lewisgiles8855
2 жыл бұрын
Oh the gud ol lobsty lobbery!
@Miss_Toots
2 жыл бұрын
The lobbery 🤣🤣
@emeraldcelestial1058
2 жыл бұрын
Lobstery*
@elcamino6699
2 жыл бұрын
Lobstery
@junwoojang2941
2 жыл бұрын
This man is like Bob Ross of lobsters. Narrating his work with Leon while having reflections of our lives in a very calm and soothing manner. Love this journey with you and Leon, cheers.
@frankierzucekjr
2 жыл бұрын
Right? His voice is calming and he has like a dad like feel with Leon and it's sweet. Such amazing videos, I'm sure we all enjoy
@skyd.2084
2 жыл бұрын
Hear, hear I so agree 👍 💖💯
@spidersNsquirrels
Жыл бұрын
Right tho, calms my kids right down, not much does that, calms me too....I want a lobster now but want to do it right! Edit to say I want to rescue a lobster not eat it!
@patricdavis765
Жыл бұрын
Lob Ross
@jc6270
Жыл бұрын
Exactly! :) lol
@grimreminder5038
2 жыл бұрын
Interesting to see Leon knows what the pebble used to weigh down the greens is for by the way he keeps a claw on it to make sure it doesn't move outta the way. Lobsters are way more inquisitive than I thought
@narada6329
2 жыл бұрын
He looks so good and healthy now, thx for sharing Leon’s journey!
@DennisMoore664
2 жыл бұрын
Leon could outlive Brady. They can live from 50 to 100 years or longer.
@cici2562
2 жыл бұрын
@@DennisMoore664 no one could take care of him like Brady! Let’s hope they both live long, happy lives. 💫
@havsumora
2 жыл бұрын
@@DennisMoore664 Wow!
@cat9lives999
2 жыл бұрын
Leon’s like, “Yeah, I’m a rock lobster, got my own tank, a utube channel, a staff to take care of me.”
@anthonycelano165
2 жыл бұрын
Like a Boss.🦞🦞🦞
@awiiator
2 жыл бұрын
A Lobstar
@rajendra82a
2 жыл бұрын
Leon's an American Lobster, a.k.a., True Lobster, and not a Rock Lobster. He is a rock star though. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_lobster en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spiny_lobster
@Mike_oliver1313
2 жыл бұрын
Never in my life did I think I would be this invested in a lobster!!!! And I can’t believe it’s been what 7 months now? Time flies
@mcmariager
2 жыл бұрын
I’m emotionally invested in a lobster from halfway across the world…. I love it! Thank you for the great and calming videos.
@Knight_Astolfo
2 жыл бұрын
This man is living many 9-year-old's dreams of keeping a grocery store lobster I always used to look at them in the walmart tanks (back when that was a thing)
@k.k.7797
2 жыл бұрын
I honestly forget about Walmart lobsters until you said that. Wild times
@dma93-ch
2 жыл бұрын
every time I walk in front of lobster tanks now I think of Leon, and it'll probably cross my mind for my whole life. And at 34 the dream has been rekindled by these amazing videos lol
@residentgrey
2 жыл бұрын
i wish they were all free
@brandonfulstone7628
2 жыл бұрын
I used to watch them at Red Lobster's
@tracyjoe8950
2 жыл бұрын
Somebody needs to write a series of children’s books about your pets. I’m sure it would be a hit!!!❤️❤️❤️
@annettereynolds1995
2 жыл бұрын
We go on holiday to Corfu, Greece, a lot. There's a little unspoiled village there, and it has an aquarium. In the aquarium is a huge lobster. It's in a massive tank and has plenty of room, it's well looked after and has a great home. They think it's about 50 years old. I'm always torn between feeling sorry for him, being in a tank instead of the freedom of the sea, and relief knowing that no one will capture and eat him. Whenever I go on holiday, I always go and visit him. In Leon's honour, I'll give him Leon's name when I go and see him in July.
@xymoriintus
2 жыл бұрын
That is so cool!
@ShindaRatto
2 жыл бұрын
Can you please tell me the name of this village? We go to Greece every year, would love to visit that ol boy sometime. ❤
@SP-sy5nq
2 жыл бұрын
@@ShindaRatto shh don't want to spoil it
@corroded
2 жыл бұрын
@@ShindaRatto Only had a brief look but I can only see one aquarium on Corfu at all!
@MsPopeye65
2 жыл бұрын
Please let us have a picture of the old boy - I’d love to see him!! 🤩
@deepcow
2 жыл бұрын
I love watching Leon, he’s looking so healthy, I imagine he’s happy.
@jeffreykostbar9859
2 жыл бұрын
Had cancer surgery back in January. Discovered your videos then. Leon has kept me company now for 5 months. Thanks so much.
@algypsy17
2 жыл бұрын
It's not surprising Leon is so healthy, you care so very well for all your living beings, just look how gorgeous your plants are, and of course your cats are healthy and happy too 🥰
@CrystalVideo9
2 жыл бұрын
He sure was lucky the day he was taken home from the grocery store. Leon is the most healthy, happy lobster ever!
@realdizzle87
2 жыл бұрын
I'm not trying to rain on your parade. But the healthiest and happiest lobsters are the lobsters that have not been caught in traps, dragged up onto fishing trollers, frozen to a temperature that allows them to barely cling to life (for the purpose of not spoiling too much of the catch by initiating premature death and therefore biological decay of all that sexy, sexy low-fat fish-muscle
@astick5249
2 жыл бұрын
@@realdizzle87 But as a living organism, he is capable of recovering from that
@theempath8244
2 жыл бұрын
Watching Leon progress and learning about him through you is fascinating. He is a fine looking Lobster especially in his new armour, and that was interesting too when he shed his old armour. Thank you Brady Brandwood for giving Leon a lovely home, and for all the interesting videos as well.
@encousa7045
2 жыл бұрын
I'm so happy that Leon is doing so well. He may not be living a normal lobster life, but he sure is living a good life! Thank you for saving him, and sharing him with us.
@ljcl1859
2 жыл бұрын
You could crack it to make it easier, but this is good enrichment for him. He's got all the right tools. His big crusher claw and his little 'legs' around his mouth remind me of the nutcrackers and picks that my grandparents had to pick out the nuts from the shells
@eriexchick
2 жыл бұрын
It keeps him busy & his claws in shape
@michelelefebure9924
2 жыл бұрын
I still use the old style nut crackers and picks that belonged to my parents! I, like Leon require a lot of enrichment too!
@anyascelticcreations
2 жыл бұрын
I agree that it's good for him to do it himself. Partly for enrichment and partly to regain the strength and co-ordination in his claws. Like lobster physical therapy.
@SupahTrunks7
2 жыл бұрын
This is especially a big problem with cats where they were not evolved to just sit around and get scritches. Like 99% of common cat misbehavior (loud zoomies at ungodly hours, attacking curtains and ankles, etc.) can be solved by just playing with your cat more and keeping them engaged. Even just making sure they have a nice window seat to watch the birds go by can make a huge difference if you’re gone all day. (This doesn’t mean tho to just turn them loose in the outdoors all day instead though. Cats have a huge destructive impact on wildlife populations especially bird species as well as the inherent risks to the cat. Don’t let your cat outside unsupervised they’ve led to so many species’ extinctions and near-extinctions and the local wildlife shouldn’t suffer just because you don’t feel like giving your cat enrichment yourself)
@klippschliefer4968
2 жыл бұрын
I even keep my little triops entertained by giving them curcumber. They can eat it all day without getting really full, so they have something to chew on whenever they get bored. And they live only for a few months, but i think its still important to give them a good live.
@Leftheretolingure
2 жыл бұрын
I recently overheard a Market Basket (a local grocery store) employee telling another customer about Leon's story. I jumped into the conversation and soon there were 4 other customers listening as well. I gave them your info so they can follow you and Leon! Very interesting channel and I enjoy it very much!
@danielgamboa6130
2 жыл бұрын
A fellow new englander, that’s a funny way of finding Leon fans in the wild
@Lexiesmusic1
2 жыл бұрын
Damoulas for the win!!!
@blackdude4298
2 жыл бұрын
Still wondering why you jumped in for no reason even tho they weren’t talking to you
@Lexiesmusic1
2 жыл бұрын
@@blackdude4298 haha! Do you have a Market Basket comment to share as well? We’d love to hear it, if so! Even if you don’t and just felt the need to post a rude comment for no reason, welcome to the conversation. ☺️
@blackdude4298
2 жыл бұрын
@@Lexiesmusic1 I’ve never heard of a market basket but yeah that’s it
@tesartmania4645
2 жыл бұрын
Leon's color & texture looks amazing, I remember how drab & scared he was, now he almost glows. What a wonderful journey to witness. Thank you.
@argentavis_flight
2 жыл бұрын
I work at a saltwater aquarium and sea life business as an animal care biologist and I adore these videos. The way you give enrichment and a variety of natural foods to Leon is fantastic and so much better than the easy way out I know a lot of hobbyists take with pellets and auto feeders.
@derpychicken2131
2 жыл бұрын
It’s why I love culturing life foods. My fish get all sorts of goodies, live vinegar eels, live white worms, tubifex, and black worms, scuds, ostracods, daphnia
@Muppetias
2 жыл бұрын
Since you're a animal care biologist, have you any idea if Leon is a boy or a girl? And it's fascinating to Leon coming as a little sorry heap from the shop and now is a beautiful active healed lobster, we should do that more in this world
@derpychicken2131
2 жыл бұрын
@@Muppetias In a previous video it was confirmed from a molt that Leon is a Male Lobster
@Muppetias
2 жыл бұрын
@@derpychicken2131 thx I missed that
@lauralake7430
2 жыл бұрын
What can i do to make my Koi 's lives more interesting? They eat pellets, have caves and potted plants to swim around and a deck over the pond to hide. But i dont know what else is safe to feed them.
@DipityS
2 жыл бұрын
It blew my mind when you pointed out Leon's size comparison with Abbey. I had no idea Leon was that large? Leon is looking so healthy and you're keeping him occupied as well as fed and he's got interesting weird things outside his tank to watch - thank you for another instalment 😊
@jmarshal
2 жыл бұрын
It’d be cool if Brady could try to measure Leon. His length, size of his claws, and such! That’d be really interesting.
@learner_of_light
2 жыл бұрын
It surprised me too!
@ruthbradshaw6918
2 жыл бұрын
Leon looks so beautiful. His story is so heartwarming. Thank you.
@Bradybrandwood
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome Ruth! Thank you for watching. ✌️✌️✌️🦞
@joaomariasandeecastro2301
2 жыл бұрын
I never thought I would become emotionally attached to a lobster, but I love my new bro Leon. I hope to see more of him. I Love these videos!
@chuncksquad
2 жыл бұрын
He looks so yummy. I agree with you!!!! Delicious
@veramae4098
2 жыл бұрын
A "Leon" coffee mug is the first piece of YT video merchandise I've bought!
@frog93
2 жыл бұрын
Same here. I always feel sorry for them at the supermarket - now it’s almost unbearable 😢
@ct92404
2 жыл бұрын
@@frog93 I did too. Fortunately I don't see grocery stores selling them where I live anymore. I've always believed that even if an animal is going to be used for food, it should be treated humanely and given enough space while it's alive in captivity.
@MisterDutch93
2 жыл бұрын
It’s fascinating to see how intricate his motor skills are. He cracks a mussel by positioning himself with his feet, and then places the shell in between his claws. I don’t think we’re giving these animals enough credit. They clearly have some basic problem solving capabilities.
@anyascelticcreations
2 жыл бұрын
I think you're absolutely right. I don't think that's instinct. I think it's problem silving, too.
@klippschliefer4968
2 жыл бұрын
there is a video on youtube, where you can see bees opening a bottle to get to the juice. They both positioned themselve on two sides of the bottlecap, pushed their heads against it, and walked in circles, so the cap fell off. I think THATS more than simple problem solving skills, this is concurrence to human intelligence!
@shay1330
2 жыл бұрын
People under estimate animals all the time but we are literally animals. All made of the same stuff.
@Kyle-gw6qp
2 жыл бұрын
Lobsters don't have brains. It's almost certainly not problem solving.
@MisterDutch93
2 жыл бұрын
@@Kyle-gw6qp they do have a central nervous system with primitive ganglia, so they can definitely think at some basic level. Or are you saying this kind of behavior is purely instinct? To me, the way he’s handling the mussel clam seems way too specific for it to be instinct or just ‘programmed’ behavior. Like I said, we’re not giving these animals enough credit. They are clearly able to solve some problems with the little brains they have.
@melbourneknuffeler
2 жыл бұрын
Never thought i would be watching a lobster crack shell open at 3 AM
@ChairDogWoofwoofmommy
2 жыл бұрын
Same ahahaha
@neilfairless4589
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Brady, i think Leon just likes to keep you guessing about his eating habits. Gonna be a big fella at this rate of packing the food in. He is looking real healthy.
@bsg4338
2 жыл бұрын
I think it shows a little personality what he did with the clam 😆
@Sireannon
2 жыл бұрын
Always a fan of more Leon
@LMStacy
2 жыл бұрын
It is always so cathartic watching Leon eat whatever treats you give him. I wonder how often you clean his tank? That video of him molting was the coolest video to watch, it was almost like watching an animal give birth sorta.
@ForbiddenChocolate
2 жыл бұрын
It was Leon's rebirth into the happy, healthy, vividly colored and beautiful lobster he is today!
@jmarshal
2 жыл бұрын
Look at those gorgeous koi, the beautiful plants, the other happy animals. You can tell Brady is a good guy who genuinely loves animals and is good at husbandry and horticulture. No wonder Leon is so happy with a varied diet of premium seafood and organic vegetables! He’s looking so good - his colors are really incredible. What a journey he’s had so far!
@henrikevandenhoff3136
2 жыл бұрын
He's in lobster heaven haha. Without having died of course!
@koicaine1230
2 жыл бұрын
100%! I had no idea that Brady had Koi until waaaay after the first Leon video lol! I have Koi and a funny Bass.
@gregmunro1137
2 жыл бұрын
Leon doesn’t even look the same - he’s so healthy looking now. I look forward to his videos - he has made me look at lobsters differently . He looks like just a grumpy old man with a heart of gold. Leon just made impossible to eat another lobster ( said in a whisper ,as I don’t wish to offend him)
@wesleyalejandre2964
2 жыл бұрын
Did I just finish watching Leon's video series in one sitting? Yes Do I have any regrets? Absolutely not
@timlanthier689
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve said this before !!! I have know idea why I’m so interested in Leon’s journey but man I can’t stop watching!!! Great fresh and southing content! Love this
@rustynailmendlesohn8710
2 жыл бұрын
It truly amazes me how many moving parts there are on a Lobster and how agile they are synchronizing every movement. It's like a perfectly tuned orchestra. This video Brady made that so evident. Music in motion. TY for sharing all your vids. :):)
@nazfizzle1924
2 жыл бұрын
Dang, Leon eats better than I do! I'm coming over for dinner! Jokes aside Leon is looking so happy and healthy - thank you for taking such great care of him and letting us into his life!
@TehAwesomer
8 ай бұрын
Love seeing Leon (and his kitty friends) thrive along with such an excellent human. 👍🦞
@The_Slippery_Slope_NZ
2 жыл бұрын
It's ridiculous how entertained I am but such a thing as Leon being saved and leading a new life.
@graphite2786
2 жыл бұрын
I just rewatched your first Leon video. Seeing him lying in the box actually brought a lump to my throat! When you first put him in the tank and he dropped like a stone all lopsided and shut in. His first couple of steps, lurching around...and his first act: moving the oyster shell away from his living area. What a contrast to the lively , curious, and resplendent lobster we see now!
@lindabaron4584
2 жыл бұрын
Resplendent is a lovely word to describe Leon! 💓🦞
@sarahsu4863
2 жыл бұрын
I never would have thought i would have fallen in luv with a Lobster,🤣 Leon is so cute, amazing intelligent. He has such an amazing personality
@deborahmcanuff3123
2 жыл бұрын
I've loved Leon's journey from the start. Thank you for sharing it with us and taking such great care of him.
@MG-pj2oo
2 жыл бұрын
Leon lives a better life than I do and I'm so here for it. It's incredible how easy it is to dissociate from how sentient and intelligent animals are when eating them is first priority. I'm happy Leon is reminding people why animals deserve to live just as much as humans do. ❤️
@Kyle-gw6qp
2 жыл бұрын
My friend, lobsters quite literally do not have brains. They are in no way intelligent. It's actually up for debate whether or not they can feel pain.
@MG-pj2oo
2 жыл бұрын
@@Kyle-gw6qp you sound like someone who has watched zero of these videos. If they don't prove to you that this creature has thoughts, feelings and intelligence, you either haven't so much as watched one, or you're just one more example of someone far too eager to justify their own gluttonous gullet. Bet you also think cows, pigs and chickens feel no pain as they're slaughtered to feed your cravings.
@ChristmasLore
2 жыл бұрын
He's living in a (very small) cage. This a live sentence in a tiny prison. It's just as cruel. Leon deserves open waters.
@ludovica8221
2 жыл бұрын
@@ChristmasLore You want an obviously happy pet lobster to go back in the polluted sea and get caught and eaten by humans or other animals? Maybe you would like to return yourself to a cave dwelling hunter-gatherer lifestyle because you deserve to live natural too? No?, well it's the same for Leon. I think he wouldnt trade his life now for all the clams in the ocean
@onewingedangel9189
2 жыл бұрын
@@ChristmasLore animals in general don't value freedom nearly as much as humans do, and while lobsters are pretty smart compared to other invertebrates, I *highly* doubt that Leon is philosophically minded enough to prefer the dangers of the open ocean to a life with unlimited food, complete safety, and enough room to move around in.
@WorthlessFemale
2 жыл бұрын
Every time you post on Leon, it makes me smile. Always happy to see how he's doing. His colors are vibrant and he truly is beautiful. It's nice to see what a happy healthy lobster looks like ☺️ truly a beautiful animal. Also makes me happy knowing you saved him from the grocery store, I always wanted to do that as a kid lol it shows how much even a lobster has to go through and all the needs that must be met to truly rescue a lobster. 💕
@penelopelopez8296
2 жыл бұрын
Leon looks genuinely happy when he eats. His colors have really come out on him and he looks fantastic. I think he likes having a cave to himself and all the food to himself.
@suitov
2 жыл бұрын
Yes! He looked so excited when he finally got the shell open. His movements got much faster.
@dspsblyuth
2 жыл бұрын
This might sound crazy but I detected a hint of a smile
@Kyle-gw6qp
2 жыл бұрын
@@dspsblyuth Lobsters literally do not have brains. Yes, that sounds crazy.
@rdarkstorm8414
2 жыл бұрын
@@Kyle-gw6qp just thought I'd let you know that you're wrong in all but the most literal sense. Brain no, neurons, aka the thinky bits of the brain, yes. When the aliens show up and they're insectoids are you gonna tell them they have no brains too?
@Kyle-gw6qp
2 жыл бұрын
@@rdarkstorm8414 If aliens show up they will not fall neatly into the categories we have for life in Earth. I'm right in every sense. Lobsters do not have brains. That is an undeniable, scientific fact. Yes, they have several decentralised lumps of neurons, but that is not the same as having a brain.
@ChefMimsy
2 жыл бұрын
I never would have anticipated that a lobster would hold my attention like Leon does! I'm afraid he's yet another species I've underestimated. (Unlike humans, who I seem to have greatly overestimated)
@zombei_kid
2 жыл бұрын
I think a lot of it is the calm music, calm images, and how gentle Brady's voice is. I think if this was the exact same video but one of *those* youtubers, it'd be a lot less fun to watch, even if they said the same things lol
@joppek77
2 жыл бұрын
Haha! Amen to that. 😄
@67FORDTRUCKF250
2 жыл бұрын
Extremely well put!!!!!!
@Ormis972
2 жыл бұрын
Leons colors are so stunning to look at. Hes a handsome lad. Always cute to see the kitties. We also have a cat whose not a "cat cat". Nola doesn't get why the others get to stay, but its not up to her 😉
@carolgay8230
2 жыл бұрын
Seeing Leon’s dexterity eating a mussel was fascinating. Think of how many appendages he needs to move to crack the shell. I have a hard time managing a knife and fork and still get the food in my mouth. Think I’d starve if I had to add two more hands to eat.
@headiero
2 жыл бұрын
Really? I'd think it would be easier.
@anyascelticcreations
2 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣👍
@davidroddini1512
2 жыл бұрын
It is obvious that Leon has mussels!
@penelopelopez8296
2 жыл бұрын
You can always keep a hammer by the kitchen table and smash the shell open.
@rocketsmall4547
2 жыл бұрын
1 hand holds the pizza. 1 hand holds the shower spary. 1 hand holds sponge. 1 extra hand to take selfies in the shower
@elin_
2 жыл бұрын
Leon is probably the luckiest lobster in the world. He will never have to fear fishermen or ending up in a grocery store with strapped claws again.
@glenn538
2 жыл бұрын
Just found Leon today. Very plain videos. Just can not seem to stop watching! Thank you Brady.
@typhoon3377
2 жыл бұрын
Duuuude our boy Leon is back!!! We missed you buddy!
@greatleader4841
2 жыл бұрын
Leon went from hunting food in the ocean to almost getting killed and eaten to a lifestyle most people would envy.
@astick5249
2 жыл бұрын
I love that you can tell when leon is in the process of cracking the shell. As his non crushing claw unconsciously closes in his efforts in squeezing the shell 7:54
@AussieCat111
2 жыл бұрын
Leon won the Lobster Lottery - going from a grocery store tank facing you know what, to having a great life in a tank all to himself and prepared meals every day. Keep up the great work with him! These videos are fascinating to watch.
@Black-Swan-007
2 жыл бұрын
I never knew how invested I would be in the life story of a grocery store lobster, but here I am. My friend and I LIVE for these videos, I always tell him when a new Leon video comes out. Keep up the good work. Love the kitties and the koi, too!
@havsumora
2 жыл бұрын
SAME
@Chrysriph
Жыл бұрын
Im really overjoyed to see how much more comfortable you are talking about lobster biology and Leon’s needs as a pet. I feel like at first it was like “here’s a lobster, I don’t know much about them but I’m happy to learn!” And now it’s like “Leon spooked because something touched his highly sensitive legs, it’s a lobster thing”
@jenniferharman5139
2 жыл бұрын
Glad to know your boy is doing so well. Such a caring dad you are. Balanced diet, toys to play with, exercise and friends visiting. He probably has a smile on his face! Love the green lizard.😀💖
@MarkMeadows90
2 жыл бұрын
Precious Leon is looking better and better every day. Living the good life being saved from a supermarket.
@avalon1108
2 жыл бұрын
♥️
@BinroWasRight
2 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad he's still doing well. You have opened many eyes with these videos. A species we're mostly used to seeing as a food item is actually complex and fascinating. We often look down on invertebrates but many of them have interesting lives, especially in the ocean. I've stopped eating lobster due to getting to know Leon, BTW 🙂
@anti-ethniccleansing465
2 жыл бұрын
I hope you keep going with not eating other animals. :)
@blackdude4298
2 жыл бұрын
@@anti-ethniccleansing465 currently eating beef, shrimp, and a nice crab on my plate won’t be stupidly vegan
@ct92404
2 жыл бұрын
@@anti-ethniccleansing465 Having respect for animals is one thing...but becoming a self-righteousness vegan is completely different. Go back to Tumblr.
@solar0wind
2 жыл бұрын
@@ct92404 What are you even talking about?
@hinoname3954
2 жыл бұрын
@@blackdude4298 yo pushy vegans can be annoying, but so can pushy meat eaters; and that was a pretty polite neutral comment. No need to be obnoxious.
@jasondrummond9451
2 жыл бұрын
I have learned a great deal about lobster behaviour, and really come to admire their beauty and complexity. Thanks so much for rescuing Leon and sharing him with us.
@colin2623
2 жыл бұрын
I just love this Leon series, thank you! :)
@lem0nade_899
2 жыл бұрын
I freaking love how efficient his digestive system is. all that food and only one tiny poop pellet
@toniketola7719
2 жыл бұрын
Leon is cool. How fun to watch him go from potential table fare to a happy guy! He has really developed his own personality. Love leon!
@LeesaDeAndrea
2 жыл бұрын
Leon is looking splendid. I think he is a happy fellow.
@123-v7o
2 жыл бұрын
I never thought i‘d become emotionally invested to a lobster but well here i am
@donnaedwards9255
2 жыл бұрын
Leon's colors are so much more beautiful since his molt. I've worn my 'Leon' T out a couple times and got to tell Sir Leon's story. Thanks again Brady for another interesting video.
@tamarrajames3590
2 жыл бұрын
This was fascinating, as always, and I think cracking his food open provides enrichment for him. His mouth is very dexterous, but grooming while eating is next level stuff. I think he is standing higher since his molt, and appears more active than before…he is looking fabulous. Congrats on a really good sponsor. Your Koi look very healthy, and your cats content.🖤🇨🇦
@outrarosa
2 жыл бұрын
I have severe insomnia since childhood; these days things are slightly worse because of the political climate in Brazil. I've been running around youtube trying to ease my mind and saw Leon's first video. I clicked and spent the last few ours watching his adventures. These videos are so soothing and your text and narrating is great!! Thank you so much for the videos!!!
@potatoesarefrenchfries8044
2 жыл бұрын
The crab, the beast, the legend...
@palatina6626
2 жыл бұрын
Leon has a lot of moving parts. This makes me lough so much!
@YouAreCourtingDeath
2 жыл бұрын
When I first discovered Leon and this channel, I was in a bad time in my life. But, as strange as it may seem, these videos gave me hope for my own future. Seeing Leon thrive and shed his old scars, and seeing how he changed for the better in a new environment, a second chance if you will, brought hope to my own life. Seeing this lobster from time to time gives me true happiness. I may not have changed as drastically as Leon, but I am trying my best, just as Leon did. So, Brady, thank you. Seeing the time and care you put into Leon, has given me the hope for a better tomorrow, I can’t explain why this gave me the will to live, nor can I explain how thankful I am to you. Even without realising or knowing, you have brought light into my life. Please, keep being yourself, and thank you, for being you.
@anyascelticcreations
2 жыл бұрын
Hugs
@jennifermarie9576
2 жыл бұрын
Sending love 💕 and light🕯️energy your way. I just want you to know that I read your post and it really meant a lot to me that you shared with us and I'm so happy that you are feeling better about life. It's very tough sometimes but every life has meaning! And I'm glad you are part of it!
@JulieWallis1963
2 жыл бұрын
That is so touching. Isn’t it strange that watching a video about a rescued lobster is actually therapeutic. Stay strong, you are not alone. You *are* loved 🥰
@glens1800
2 жыл бұрын
I felt the same after watching ‘My Octopus teacher’ on Netflix
@oleyeller3256
2 жыл бұрын
Hey, sometimes just a little glint of pure joy is all we need to not just cope and get through it, but also give us hope for better days and a reminder that as long as we still have the air in our lungs, we still got the gift of life and to fight/march on, and look for the roses on the side of the road.
@FLOridaM.o.m
6 ай бұрын
This content is what I would imagine Santa Clause or a Shire Hobbit producing if they had a KZitem channel. Genuine honest interaction and reaction showing enjoyment and a great attitude! This is such a gem of a series. I’m appreciative of all of this content being shared ❤
@PunkLife10
2 жыл бұрын
seeing leon's journey is so heartwarming, like just look at him!! his coloring is so beautiful and seeing his claws with no band marks makes me so happy 🥺 is there anything unique that lobsters can eat? i forgot they could eat leafy greens lol
@tamiz8895
2 жыл бұрын
The tongs are Leon’s frenemy! 🦞
@DLROWOLL3H
2 жыл бұрын
Leon needs some merchandise like I ❤ Leon 🦞 T-shirts, cups, hats etc. 😁 He's a special little guy and bless your heart for saving him. 🙏
@Bradybrandwood
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Yeah Leon has merch now. Leonthelobster.myshopify ✌️✌️✌️
@DLROWOLL3H
2 жыл бұрын
@@Bradybrandwood That's fantastic. I only discovered your channel today. Leon is awesome. Thanks for the heads up on the merchandise. 👍😃
@raptureof9
2 жыл бұрын
LEOOONN I’ve missed the little guy!! Nice to see he’s still doing well
@prettyeyes47
2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic videos . Love following Leons journey ! Thank you
@tiffaneypatmore4089
2 жыл бұрын
Was at the grocery store today and came across a tank full of lobsters. Literally one on top of the other, no space to move, with elastics on their claws. My heart sank and I cried. Thank you for making these wonderful videos showcasing Leon and giving him the respect that these wonderful creatures, as all creatures, deserve.
@RayAvidLebon
2 жыл бұрын
For anyone thinking of buying Kamikoto knives, especially for a gift, you should check out this video featuring them and comparing them to other knives (the guy CHOPS one knife with a sword!) kzitem.info/news/bejne/sKaItKWQg4KBdaA Love the Leon videos, and I am happy you saved him! I had a pet crayfish as a teen and named him Achdubecchus (I like fantasy names, just imagine a Starwars character saying it- "Ack do beck us"). Absolutely fascinating little friend, I loved to give my little guy agae cakes and he'd hold them and eat them like little cookies! So cute!
@thierryhimself2796
2 жыл бұрын
I've discovered your channel a few days ago and immediately binge-watched the entire Leon serie. What a renewed enjoyment! I also appreciate your side thoughts and the subtile glance at your universe you offer in the videos. Thank you so much for sharing. Long live to Leon & familly (just read that their life expectancy can reach 25 years!)
@meeofcourse4152
2 жыл бұрын
Welcome. How to catch the earliest vids.... From the initial grocery buy.
@thierryhimself2796
2 жыл бұрын
@@meeofcourse4152 actually the first one was suggested to me by the youtube algorithm. Then I followed the links. But you can find it by browsing the channel, it's a pretty old one!
@laurenmyrman5249
2 жыл бұрын
This literally makes me want to go and save all the lobsters! I love this! Thank you so much for sharing!
@westiewoody
2 жыл бұрын
Never in a million years would I have thought seeing a new video on a lobster would get me excited. you got me Leon been hooked since day one lol
@Ech0TheCerva
2 жыл бұрын
Anytime one of these videos is posted, it fills me with such excitement! It’s like opening a Christmas gift!
@andreykuzmin4355
2 жыл бұрын
Leon is dripping with style in his new black-and-red shell. What a stylish crustacean! I love, how he uses his legs to position shell inside his crushing claw. Street smarts, indeed.
@nw4487
2 жыл бұрын
Leon keeps getting more and more robust and healthy-looking with each progressive video! He is definitely thriving! As for getting more “greens” in him, would plain unsalted sheets of nori (seaweed) work? I think at the pet store they do sell dried sheets of nori for herbivorous fish consumption. There are also frozen cubes of food that has a mix of krill, shrimp, and seaweed in it that might work? I wonder what Leon would do if you put one of those frozen cubes in there?... The only possible problem with the cubes is that when they melt, there will be a mess of things to clean up. Or maybe pieces of dried kombu might work? Kombu is dried kelp that can be rehydrated by soaking in water. As far as I know, it is salted so rinsing and soaking it will get most of the salt off, but maybe not all. Thank you for allowing us to enjoy and marvel at Leon’s charmed life! He is definitely living a full and wonderful life with you! Thank you for being so compassionate to him and the rest of your beautiful pet and plant menagerie!
@AceKaci
2 жыл бұрын
I was wondering something similar, if Leon might prefer seaweed, kelp, or other sea greens for his veggies.
@jinjue4375
2 жыл бұрын
wakame would probably be better than nori.
@ST62382
2 жыл бұрын
Another option is Repashy
@realdizzle87
2 жыл бұрын
Leon doesn't really need or want any veggies. Lobsters will nibble on plants - but it's less for nutrients than it is part of their predatory instincts. By damaging seaweed on the ocean-floor it causes the plant to excrete chemicals that fish can "smell" (actually it's more that the fish can taste it). So lobsters will set up shop near seaweed blooms. They'll bite some holes in the fresh seaweed to attract the fish that feed on the seaweed. Then they will lightly cover themselves in the sand or mud and lay completely motionless in the middle of the bed of seaweed with just their antennae exposed. Their antennae are so sensitive - they can feel everything that's happening in the water around them. And they let their antennae just drift in the current - and they look to any fish like just another piece of seaweed growing out of the seafloor. And the lobster will wait for hours or days - until an unsuspecting fish gets too close - and, Bam. In an instant - that lobster will strike faster than a snake and get that fish in its crusher. And that's how lobsters hunt.
@liviutza08
2 жыл бұрын
Can I just say how awesome you are?! Saving and taking such care for this little creature : outstanding! You make this world a better place 😊 Have a nice life Leon! always pleased to see your journey 💚
@Coyo-Tea
2 жыл бұрын
I have grown very fond of Leon and find him so fascinating to watch, he is very hypnotic sometimes. Thank you for saving him and sharing him with everyone, I’m disabled so don’t get out much and Leon’s updates are always a highlight of my day. ♥️
@Mmmmbrett
2 жыл бұрын
How does it feel to have the most popular lobster in the world? Leon truly is blessed to have such an inquisitive and attentive caretaker.
@arreslee8740
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you mr. Brandwood. Somehow having stumbled upon your channel and having followed Leon from the first episode, every content drop is a pleasure. Seeing the reaction of all kinds of people, groups and especially schools that have made a connection with nature through your videos is a healthy addition to our collective experience. Following you from the Netherlands with enjoyment. Greetings, Jonathan
@rachelwindsor850
2 жыл бұрын
It really does seem like his colours are getting more and more vibrant. It's a real sign that he's growing to be a healthy lobster. Awesome work!
@ilovejewelyn
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the Leon update. I had to suddenly put down my almost 11 year old yorkie about 2 weeks ago and seeing Leon is helping my mood! Love also seeing glimpses of your home life. Cheers!
@roxcyn
2 жыл бұрын
I’m sorry about your doggie. 😭
@SAMnELLA-1
2 жыл бұрын
As companion pet lovers, we've all been there unfortunately. May your days be easier soon. Sorry for your loss 😟
@dianebaugher3919
2 жыл бұрын
I know how heartbreaking that is, so sorry
@veramae4098
2 жыл бұрын
Still miss my Lady Jane who died 3 years ago -- tuxedo cat, female, fixed. She used to love laying on a pad in front of my wood pellet stove in the winters. So I know.
@princessalyana3114
2 жыл бұрын
I am sorry for your loss. loosing a doggo is hard. I have a bunny, and I always worry about loosing him.
@lizpontaneous9121
2 жыл бұрын
I never thought that i would be so interested in a lobster much less pray for it’s survival and happy life. I can’t even look at the live lobsters in the restaurants and no longer eating what used to be my favorite lobster roll. Leon certainly made a mark in me.
@weaksohyeah
2 жыл бұрын
❤❤❤❤❤ hens next sunshine 😋
@daeron
2 жыл бұрын
Like once a month i came back to this channel to see if theres a follow up on Leon, ive been out for some time now and seing that he changed his armor and hes bigger and (in a lobster way i guess) happier, makes me full of joy, awesome channel
@EddVCR
2 жыл бұрын
My boy is eating good in the neighborhood! I’m so glad that you’ve rehabilitated Leon back to being strong and healthy again. He looks very happy!
@evelynr.4151
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for continuing to share Leon's Journey. Bless you for saving him.
@sandgale
2 жыл бұрын
Kamikoto's publicity manager has some interesting humor sense 🤔 I am glad they're sponsoring tho
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