Lobster biologist here: These are called swimmerettes. On males, the 1st set are calcified and pointy. On females, the 1st set are feathery like all the other sets. Leon is a dude!
Dear Mr Lobster Biologist, I've worked for the DFO in Canada on a research and patrol boat. There I learned (among other things) to sex prawns. My question to You is are lobsters similar to prawns in that they start life as male and in some stage of development turn into female? Of course that's crudely put, but effectively correct, of prawns. What of lobsters? They look very alike and your description of the flanges that show are also similar. Thanks
@@moargames2179 this video was suggested to me. I watched the entire thing, glued to my screen, much to my surprise. Your question seems alien to me, but I must also admit that I actually want to hear the answer from @Brett Nicholas
@@oisin3495 I'd kinda compare this to giving birth. They're both a natural part of life, but things can go wrong so it's better to keep an eye on them and make sure everything is ok. Obviously, these aren't the same thing, but both are comparable in terms of how "unwell" the mom/lobster is.
Seriously... I'm a 40 something year old man with a family and a career. Why did I spend the last few hours following the progress of a store bought lobster? Fascinating stuff.
Working in a fishery i saw this passage many time. You are lucky he survive d. Many lobsters can die before to finish the process if they are weak or get stuck in the old shell. Its a process that require a huge ammount of energy for lobsters. The fact Leon managed this delicate passage without problems mean he lives in a good habitat and that he is strong and well feeded. Nice job, both of you.
From googling, we really don't know how long a lobster "could" live, because the deaths we know of come from moulting. They get too big and the struggle to pull out of their exoskeleton exhausts them, and, death.
@@veramae4098 I wonder if it's possible to aid them when they aren't able to get out. Maybe by cutting off the fleshy parts of the molten shell that keeps the plates together to make it easier to slip out, or through careful use of blunt force on the old plates to break them, though it's probably not the preferable option to hit something that contains a living creature with a hammer. I know human aid isn't something they're supposed to have, and would probably have negative consequences normally, physically and mentally, but when they're already going through a life threatening cycle, the main major cause of death it seems like the potential psychological effect it has couldn't really overtake death itself. On the other hand, it's such an obvious idea that there's no way in hell actual marine biologists didn't think of it and try to get them out during research, so I suppose it's probably not as easy as I assumed it would be.
@@cetomedo in most of cases human intervention lead to death. The "new" lobsters coming out from the old shell is so soft and tender that also any minimum touch can wound him irreparably. The new skin is nearly glued to the old shell, only an impercettibile and continuos movement from the lobster can free him from the old shell. I tell you that cause i've allready tried to help lobsters in struggle but also with maximum precation in many cases you do damages. Some lobsters can die also after he completely leave the old shell cause the stress and the energy used for the process kill the animal. It's really a crucial passage in the life of a lobster.
Well, first of all, he's gotta get the video of it for the content. So he has to stay up for that reason. Second, I'm not sure about Brady, but I'd be willing to bet that 99.99999% of people in the world have never seen a lobster shed it's skin, outside of videos. So how could you possibly go to sleep during that? 😂 But yeah, it's nice seeing him read comments and address concerns from viewers. "Just Joshing" is also trying to buy crabs and lobsters and stuff from stores to try to cash in on the success of Leon, but he's doing it in the most horrible way and seems to have very little regard for anything other than making money.
His colors are so vibrant and striking now. And just to think, Leon would never have had the chance to undergo this transformation if you hadn't saved him!
“I saw this at about 11pm at night - so I stayed up with him through the night…” how caring and dedicated to the animals’s well being and personal education to learn more about a creature you took responsibility over.
I just told my friend via discord: "I am currently watching this dude who got a lobster from the supermarket and keeps him as a pet." and my friend instantly replied "Oh, you mean Leon!" Great videos. Give Leon a high five from us. Or a high claw?
Was thinking that in a spiritual sense, that is what suffering does to us. Apparently we suffer a lot and we are vulnerable, but we come out the other side renewed and stronger.
It's even more exhausting on land! I got a 17 years old salmon pink birdeater (Tarantula) and she molts every year. It takes more than 24 HOURS and i'm always praying that she'll survives it...
@@cristinabolba5079 Sometimes that's true. Sometimes the opposite. It's actually a perfect analogy, as lobsters who live long enough eventually die from exhaustion specifically while undergoing a moult (seriously, look it up). Analogies are great - I'm a huge fan them myself - but it's important to not ignore the less pleasant parts just so we can feed ourselves some "inspiration p*rn." Not saying that's what you were doing, of course - just that there's more to the analogy.
It can't be understated how educational this channel is becoming. I'm willing to bet a great deal of your viewership have never seen anything like this before, or have ever considered the lifecycle of a lobster. I've read up on how amazing lobsters are before, but today I got to see a lobster, who I've enjoyed watching for a few weeks now, molt his shell and felt his vulnerability. Seeing the limp shell of his former body was strangely moving. Please keep this story alive for as long as you can, it is truly fascinating to see.
That would be me, I had no idea, but now it makes sense, of course. I thought he was dying for a moment.....And then the vulnerability , no wonder they are easy pray for fishermen...make me kinda sad
I've watched Leon's story from the beginning and I'm so invested in this little guy. I'm a big dude coming in at 6"2 and 300 lbs and I'm a hardass. But I'm not ashamed to say it but this lil guy has totally stolen my heart. I still don't understand why lol if someone told me a few years back that I'd be watching videos of a lobster and have fallen in love with him I'd have told them they were crazy. But yet here I am and I love him. He has my heart I'm fully invested in him lol thanks so much Brady for sharing this beautiful story with us all. And I'm pretty sure I'm not the only person whose heart has been taken by Leon. Btw love his new look. He looks so happy and content now. What you have done is commendable and so kind. Thanks again for sharing his story with us ❤️👍👊
@@elizabethwitt2621 you're so sweet thanks so much. It's a beautiful story of a lobster that's stolen many hearts. And this is all thanks to Brady. He's the nice guy 😊
@@robinsommer6009 oh me too. I look forward to seeing Leon's new videos to see how the little guy is doing. It's that little bit of wholesomeness we need in a crazy world. Got nothing but respect for Brady bringing this wonderful story of a lobster that's been saved. I think we all need a Leon in our lives lol. A place where warm hearts collide
@@WhoopsWonders You have a way with words. You said, with simplicity and feeling, exactly what a great many of us also feel. Brady has given all of us a wonderful gift…beyond having given Leon back his life, his health, and his preferred solitary lifestyle. I always look forward to a Leon update. I think most of us DO have a place for a Leon in our lives, it is just a place we need to visit much more often. If we could give and receive with each other the kind of love we give so freely to other living things, the World would be a much better place for everyone.🖤🇨🇦
I believe Leon is a male, based on the tail and his "baby" legs. The shape of the tail: The male lobster has a very straight tail the female's tail is wider and has a slight curve. The first set of "baby" legs: On the male, the first set is covered in a hard shell; on the female, they're thin and feathery. Hope that helps.
Its so red also because he is fighting with the stick from time to time, and "defends" its home every time, so the serotonin and adrenaline boosts are pumping him to be a strong male
Who would have thought that a grocery store lobster could bring so many people together and spread such positivity. Bless Leon and his tiny heart. Also I think Leon deserves a little bit bigger of a tank and deeper gravel so he can dig further down.
*Gandalf:* _Gandalf? Yes... that was what they used to call me. Gandalf the Gray. That was my name._ *Gimli:* _Gandalf..._ *Gandalf:* _I… am Gandalf the White. And I come back to you now - at the turn of the tide._
There's just something so emotional about Leon's finally being able to shed all traces of the time he spent captive between being captured and being saved from the grocery store.
Isn’t it so nice to know this new body of Leon’s is like a new beginning. This shell doesn’t carry the scars of the trauma he went through in the past. It’s nice he has a new start
@@SmM33380 Accepting a fairy tale to make your life give any sort of purpose is much more like the lobsters still in the supermarket tanks with their claws shut waiting to be served as dinner.
@@beardedchimp It has to do with the swimmerets; The little flappy things under the tail. If the first pair are long and rigid, it's male. The female's first set of swimmerets are short and soft to help with the release of eggs.
I love how he even made sure Leon was done w/ his old shell before he took it out of the tank. You rock… I’m so happy your doing this, showing everyone the heart you have for other loving things that have no chance against humans.
I do recall hearing in high school bio that lobsters will eat their shell after molting to help harden their shell. I was wondering if we would see that, and if removing the shell was premature. Though it's not like Leon needs a super hard shell for protection.
You know, we can all shed our old selves and become new in Jesus Christ. He cleanses us and makes us a new creation in Him. Through it all, know Jesus still loves you even if you feel that others around you don't.
In the Tarantula communities molting is sometimes referred to as "New Pants day". Happy New Pants Day Leon! He looks amazing, thank you for keeping this series going.
Post molt, lobsters are so soft. Seeing him all tuckered out is so sweet and his coloration is phenomenal. I am just so grateful that he is in a safe space to harden back up again. Like others have said, that molt is proof positive that he is happy and healthy. Go Leon!
I'm sure Leon is very happy, as evidenced by how confident he is when he molts in this tank. I hope the same goes for the lobster I'm bringing home this weekend from a restaurant, it's named Tony. Hey Leon, you're about to have a friend.
@@redditstoriesrelationshipsusa Please don't. By buying a lobster you're supporting the industry that will continue catching and torturing those creatures for food.
It looks like you have a male lobster there mate. The last feelers located just before the legs are typically hard to the touch and stick out straight, whereas the last feelers on a female are soft and crossed. Also, females have a broad tail, which helps to hold and protect their eggs.
Poor Leon. It looked so exhausting to get out of his old shell. It's really amazing how any lobster gets huge and massive in the wild given they are all vulnerable when they shed and for how long it takes to recover. He looks amazing. Such beautiful colors.
@@Benzos6149 i think it sound logical you know i mean lets compare it to very very obese people that cant walk anymore because there legs cant support there own weight anymore. My line of thought is: the old shell is so big and heavy they cant pull them self out of it get stuck, cant move ,cant defend them self, cant "hunt" for food, death
You're correct about the genital claspers being a male characteristic. Absolutely fascinating to watch the molting process. Well done, Sir. Please continue your scientific nerdliness. You are not alone in the world.
I remember reading that female lobsters are not allowed to be caught because they may be "pregnant" ......Also, if the males are too small or extremely large and elderly, they're they're supposed to also be put back. That would mean all lobsters that are caught are male ! Does anyone know about this??
@@susanmurrell635 Depends, the regulations are different depending on where you fish. In almost all that I know of you are not allowed to keep lobsters with row. Lobsters carry fertilized row on the underside of their tails. When a responsible lobster fisherman catches a lobster like this they put a "v" notch on its inner left fin. This identifies this lobster as a productive female and she is no longer allowed to be retained. All fisheries have a minimum size requirement for retention, that varies per area. And some have an upper limit, they call this a window fishery because you can only keep lobsters within a certain size window. Lobster traps are also fitted with a small escape door that allow small lobsters to move freely in and out of the trap. This door is replaceable and attached with soft iron wire so that if the traps get lost the door quickly rusts away and even larger lobster and fish can escape easily from the trap. Hope this answers your question.
That's exactly my reaction. Just to see him shed his past and come out looking bigger.. stronger and his shell so vibrantly beautiful... Made me tear up a bit. Leon was given a well deserved second chance at life and it is so AWESOME to see how well he is thriving and enjoying his new life! With so much violence and life lost over the past 2 years... I find myself having a real sense of calm watching Leon's journey. I hope he only grows bigger and stronger and has a very long... happy... Worry-free and stress-free life.
It’s strange how Leon has become a part of all our lives, we think about him, love him, cheer him on and he’s just the best - as are you! Thank you for sharing Leon’s story with us 🦞 ❤️
Rescuing a lobster like Leon is amazing. I will be doing this in the next few days as well. Currently I am preparing a tank to raise a lobster. I'll call it Tony.
as much as i like leon, his personality is minimal due to lack of intelligence therefore i enjoy watching and learning about him but the same thing could be said for any other lobster
I've dove in Cozumel Mexico for over a decade now. There's a lobster they call the old man that is located in palacar gardens reef. It's the size of a cocker spaniel. In talking with the dive master he's commented that they have seen where he's molted many times and thought that something had gotten him only to find out that he just came out again with new skin. Very cool video thanks!
I've heard that lobsters don't age and don't stop growing, although not having enough energy to molt will do them in at some point. But it's nice to know that lobsters are ptentially limitless lads.
Leon is a male! Did a bit of research to tell whether the underside of the shed he had was male. Turns out those almost leg looking parts mean he is indeed male! This is awesome being able to see his journey
@@brownefamilyequestrian218 Females do use the swimmerets under their tail to carry eggs, but males have the same number. The first pair that Brady zoomed in on will be different though - hard and bony in males (seen on Leon) and thin and feathery in females.
And just like that, the scars of his past from the grocery store are gone! It's a beautiful conclusion. No more rubber band scars! I'm so happy for him. He's so colorful now too. We all thank you for this fascinating and rare experience to witness. I've never watched a lobster molt before, and I imagine few ever have. He was comfortable enough to molt in captivity and that's one hell of a win! I love Leon. And I love you for delivering kindness to an overlooked animal that is rarely ever considered anything other than just food. Lobsters are complex and deserve to be respected.
@@akiramado9198 You do molt, just not in the same way. Any outer layer loss like hair or shedding dead skin is molting. In the context you're trying to imply however, I completely agree. It would be nice to replace my 40yr old body with my 25yr old body 😂
From the looks of his swimerets, Leon is indeed a boy!! Congratulations Brady!🥳😂 I've watched my shrimp molt 10,000 times, but I've never seen a crustacean so large do it. Scary and fascinating! The first time I ever saw my shrimp molt I stayed up like a mother hen just like you did, in case something went wrong. For those of you concerned about him not being able to walk after the molting, know that it is perfectly normal. For several hours after molting their exoskeleton is merely too soft for them to motor about and carry their weight. Once the blood flow fills in things like the wrinkly shrunken claws and the rest of his body, it will harden up back to normal. He'll probably be pretty hungry over the next couple days after this!
@@FLF20M2 I can tell from his swimmerets (the little fan looking appendages under his belly/tail that help him motor about) at the portion where his tail meets his torso. A males are firm and point toward his head while a females is more 'feathery' looking, softer and point more towards the tail at resting position.
@@FLF20M2 Not necessarily. With crabs you tend to look at the shape of their apron, and I also believe they only possess one pair of swimmerets (as opposed to Leon's 5 pair of swimmerets) which act as grasping mechanisms for breeding (like Leon's are). With the shrimp I raise (whom also have a multitude of swimmerets like Leon) I look at their backs for a saddle (female) and secondly the shape of their tail. I raise dwarf shrimp so actually getting a peep at their underbelly is rather tough if they aren't hanging around upside down on the surface. Fun fact: a pregnant shrimp is called 'berried' when she is carrying her eggs and uses her swimmerets to ventilate the eggs so they don't mold! There is some version of the 'grasping' swimmerets on all of them [crustaceans] though but its not always easy to see them.
I'm a Lobsterman from Maine. At the start of the shedding season around June we will see these shedders and their shells in our traps. We call them Jellies or jelly donuts. Once we see this its about two weeks until the first real crawl. If you form the old shell into the same position he is in when he's hiding in his cave and dry it in the sun. (Protected form critters.) you will have a cool keepsake.
water temperature plays a very important part in lobster cycle's and activity! 55* is when they are the most active. cooler then 50*they start to go dormant. warmer then 55* especially over 60* very lazy and non active... ( less oxygen maybe)
Thin and feathery means female. Calcified like pointy legs means male.. I believe you're right that Leon is male. Thanks so much for sharing and I must say your narration is wonderful! I'm always anticipating the next update.
this is quite literally the best footage of a lobster molting their is on the internet. It's amazing how much bigger he is yet he can still get out of the smaller shell (especially get his claws through the arm joints.
I'd never seen a lobster molt before. Leon's coloring immediate post-molt is absolutely stunning, kinda like a monarch butterfly! Looking forward to each update.
I wonder how many lobsters have had a human lose sleep over them altruistically. I also wonder how well Leon comprehends/appreciates the care given. Such a cool series of well narrated videos. I hope to see more.
This is an interesting comment, because throughout the the arc of lobsters' evolution, human consciousness is only a tiny blip. Keeping lobsters as pets isn't common, but isn't unheard of. So basically, millions upon millions of years of lobster evolution collided with hundreds of thousands of years of human evolution, to a point where a human loves and cares for a lobster. Crazy shit to see.
We could all be some lobsters in a tank, with someone watching over!!!! Yes, yes I know, many wouldn't agree. But Leon the lobster has no way to know, you see?
@@devenbs1993 I agree that it feels somewhat crazy to think about. I hope this doesn't sound weird for me to type out, but I've loved sea life since I was a kid. To me, sea exploration is way more interesting than say... space exploration. Can't explain why exactly, but I feel like understanding our planet comes before understanding others. We don't really know what to make of most creatures' intelligence, and we know next to nothing about the majority of our oceans. It's really cool to see videos like this and observe an animal I will likely never take the opportunity to study in person.
@@Lord_Malkior totally! We have these incredible animals that are the product of millions of years of evolution in our oceans, and our hubris as humans makes us prioritize seeking life outside of our planet! I don't think interplanetary research isn't cool, but we have so much to understand here!
“I wanted to call 911 but Leon doesn’t have any health insurance” that made me giggle a bit 😂 Edit: Leon looks so colorful and vibrant now! Really shows how well you’ve been taken care of him.
@@likky1 They’re definitely not immortal. They don’t age the same as us, meaning they don’t deteriorate with time, but they do eventually reach a size where molting takes more energy than they can afford to give and will essentially die of exhaustion during molting.
@@likky1 they have highly effective enzymes for rebuilding telomeres. Telomeres shield DNA from losses during mitosis and the degradation of them is a major contributor to cell death and aging. Lobsters can continue replacing cells for much longer than a human can, how this does not make them biologically immortal. There are other mechanisms of aging lobsters are vulnerable to but they still live a very long time, possibly hundreds of years.
Hi Brady. Great job. I used to be a moderator on a popular fish forum. My expertise was nano reefs. Molting takes a lot of energy. The fact that Leon molted under your care demonstrates that you have excellent water conditions and that Leon is nutritionally supported very well. Kudos. I am still learning. This was an unusual project to take on and I think you are doing one helluva job. You have me as a follower. I think Leon is best staying under your care at this point vs releasing him into the wild. F
I agree. I'm only 3 minutes in , I don't know what the heck is going on. Brady mentioned sensitive/queasy stomach? I have both lol. Idk what's about to happen or what you guys in the comment section are talking about. I saw something about swimmerets???? I'm gettin a wee bit unnerved lol
It may not be a profession, but places like that are a really dense source of information and for things like keeping animals in captivity that aren't usually kept in captivity it can be the defacto source of information.
Can’t help but think this is Leon literally shedding his bad past. Out with the old exoskeleton which came with no doubt plenty of pain and anxiety. In with the new, healthy, vibrant and thriving. Love these videos man. I occasionally think of Leon and when I see stuff like this it warms my heart for you both
I felt the same, it's like he rebirthed himself! Super crazy to watch...just amazing. And then reading what the other guy said about how they can die in this process. 🤯🤯
lobster was my favourite seafood dish until I saw your videos. I will never look at a lobster the same way. You are legend for saving this beautiful part of the ocean.
My husband and I always see lobster exoskeletons while diving the CA coast. We always thought they were dead and that something had eaten their insides. Now I realize it's probably just an old, molted exoskeleton. Thanks for your wonderful, educational videos about Leon!
That must be a scary time for a lobster. Not only did you shed your best defense and it'll be a while before your new shell hardens, but it's so physically taxing you couldn't escape a predator if you wanted to
Simply wonderful, the unobtrusive background music just works. The engagement of the population grows more and more. Caught up in so much stress in the world. Finally a rest. Thank you.
Typically, you’ve got to imagine that lobsters, crabs, and any other molting crustaceans would find a very safe place and burrow themselves nice and secure from any possible large predators.
His colors are absolutely _striking._ I can't even imagine how worrying it must have been when he started twitching on his side like that. Even I was worried and I already knew what was happening!
I absolutely LOVE seeing a video that's narrated in a calm Attenborogh-esque way do well as opposed to obnoxious crap that is far too ubiquitous. And 1.3 million views in 5 months is great to see too! Please, please, PLEASE keep up the outstanding work!
Take the shell back to the store and tell them,you want your money back,there’s no meat!😸😸😸 You must keep us up,to date on Leon. This is so awesome! Thank you for sharing the love 💕
It’s great to see that the molting went well, because it’s the most critical and dangerous parts of a arthropods life. Molting is very exhausting and leaves them very vulnerable. I find it really fascinating how their new exoskeleton is soft and weirdly shaped at first and they need time to pump it up to its full size and harden it. So much can go wrong, but Leon managed it just fine.
That's so true. I raised crickets and katydids for years in terrariums. Even in perfect conditions, the molts often went wrong resulting in lost legs, or broken wings. I could tell most of them apart by the various flaws from their many molts. Very few were completely flawless. And if the conditions weren't perfect, they could even die. And they were definitely vulnerable after the molts. It took my crickets about an hour to be past the riskiest parts of the molt. Though, they didn't eat for about a day after. And the katydids took a little longer than that. If I remember correctly, the adult katydids didn't sing until a few days after that final adulthood molt.
@@anyascelticcreations Are you certain that the flaws weren't from fighting and inbreeding? Most farmed crickets are severely lacking in genetic diversity.
No wonder Leon simply flopped on his back and laid there for a while after. I would be pretty tired too if I had to spend hours squirming out of my old body...
@@Starfireaw11 Possible with the crickets, but not the katydids. Some of the marks on the crickets were from fighting, though they used a lot more gesturing than actual physical contact. Possibly from the inbreeding, too, though mine had a little bit of wild cricket bloodline mixed in, too. And I did see new marks and injuries directly resulting from the molts. My katydids, however, came from two wild caught parents. Presumably unrelated. I only raised one generation from the original parents, so there was no inbreeding. The males did leave love bite marks on the females during courtship. But most of them had marks before the courtship began. Completely different from the love bites. Some before the final molt even. And my katydids didn't fight at all. They were a very gentle and communal species that doesn't fight. I also knew them each individually and noticed right away the marks after the molt. 😊 So, in some cases with the crickets you might be right. But in most cases with the crickets and in all cases with the katydids, no.
I can hardly believe I've become so invested in, and attached to a lobster that I'm watching him molt at 3 a.m. Leon is beautiful sporting that vibrant red.
That was fantastic to watch Leon shed his shell, he looks amazing his colours are so vibrant! I’ve been binge watching your videos I can’t get enough of Leon 🦞
This is not something I ever thought I would get to witness in my life, so I want to thank you for giving us such a great view of Leon’s shed. With his new hardened shell he looks so bright and shiny…and no rubber band marks, he is spectacular. Looking at this big healthy, and brightly marked lobster in comparison to how he was when you brought him home, it is clear that you are taking very good care of him. You have helped him fully recover from the experience of being trapped and transported to a supermarket where this solitary creature was packed in with way too many neighbours. I think Leon is feeling proud, and you did a good thing.🖤🇨🇦
Technically it will take a few months to fully harden, as in the wild they molt early summer and then are back to full strength shells in time for winter but yeah is certainly way healthier than at the supermarket with those rubber bands and lack of food (unless you count the other lobsters in the tank as potential food sources)
Gotta be honest....I grew up on the East Coast, love eating all seafood, even had a charter fishing business for a while. My favorite meal for years was a lobster roll with Molson's beer at Hatch's Clam shack on Nantucket. But after I started watching your terrific chronicle of Leon, and looking forward to each new episode, I can't look at lobsters the way I used to. They are permanently off the menu for me now. Thank you.
Well said. I too use to dine on Lobster... more specifically the tails. After meeting Leon... I will never have a lobster again. Thank you for sharing these videos with us.
This has the added benefit of being really good for the marine environment, because there is a lot of bycatch with lobster trapping, trawling, and gillnetting.
It's like watching a documentary about a lottery winner. But instead of a human with loads of money, it's an animal that won a lottery ticket to pay for a predator free paradise.
It just boggles me how he can actually grow limbs inside of his limbs ... He even comes out with fully grown whiskers I'm so done HOW 😂 Mother nature will always be amazing, long live Leon II !
And some reptiles loose their tails when frightened or chased. The crocodile also looses its tail when frightened, but will never do, because it is scared of nothing😅.
This is clear proof on how well Leon is doing. Lobsters molt whenever they have outgrown the old shell and when the environment is suited enough. Because there so vulnerable they only molt when feeling save enough to do so and they have had plenty of nutritien for the new shell. If its not suited enough then wont molt and basicly die from not having enough room in there skin.
@@lettherebedragons8885 Its less being squished and more the stress that will kill them. Its not something that happens overnight. All creatures that have scales like lobsters and shrimps face this issue. Stress will lower there immune system making them more likely to get decease as well as prevent them from getting out of there scales. It can cause deformaties or even loss of legs or claws. The wrong type of food ( low on ingredients needed for making and hardening the scale is another cause of issues with creatures dying during the scaling process
It's not a choice if a crustacean doesn't eat properly or have the right conditions it will not survive the molting process. This is a large cause of death for lobsters crab and shrimp but they have to do it to stay alive.
@@infernaldaedra I think that Leon was starving to death slowly in the grocery store tank! I see plants for sale dying of thirst or light-starved at grocery stores all the time. They are so busy no one takes the time to water them or, some ignorant employee parks them in a spot where there is only artificial light, so the become etiolated. Sad!
Death from not molting is going to be how the lobsters that "Just Joshing" got will go out. Either that or by fighting with other animals he puts in with them. Brady is far superior to that guy in every imaginable way.
Leon’s shell looks so rad now!! The colours are so vibrant and distinctive! We can even see little freckles and spots on him! I’m so excited about this lobster!!!
the first thing we noticed here was how vibrant his colors were now, and how obvious his patterns. i noticed how much larger his claws look also! Molting is a stressful thing, physically (and yes they are very vulnerable) so you know you have him in great shape to come through it so well!
You could preserve his old shell by putting it in a sealed container with a large amount of salt (like 500grams I think), it will dehydrate and once done will keep very well. Put it in a good position when you do this because it will harden and remain in that position. Initially it might smell fishy, but that wears off. Could be an interesting thing to show.
Because Leon is a testament to how, if you hang in there, something good might come your way and turn your life around. Leon's mottos: Survive... and Thrive.
Because every life is important, every animal should have the right to live. Lobsters, cats, dogs, cows, pigs, crabs, fish, elephants, butterflies, armadillos, crocodiles, sheep, sloths, rabbits, donkeys, rhinos, sharks, birds, ants, and so on...let them all live long and happy lives ❤️❤️❤️ Humans can live without eating animals.
@@ninaw3748 Nature doesn't work that way. It's all about eating and getting eaten. What about the shrimps, shells and worms, Lean got to eat? Don't they "should have the right to live" as well? If so, then how should Leon survive?
@@NipapornP Humans don't ever have a reason to kill animals. We don't have to eat them to survive. We can live without meat. If a carnivorous animal depends on meat to survive, it's a different story. But when it comes to us, humans, we don't have to kill animals to eat them, make furcoats out of them, or leather bags or whatever, there's even part of animals being used for nail polish, make up and so many other things. Humans kill animals to sell parts of them as art, or to hang their heads on a wall. It's so cruel how humans stop lives of others just for money! They think money is more important than someone's life (except when it comes to their own life, that's apparently important). Some people even go fishing or hunting for FUN. They kill for fun. 😖Humans are stupid. I'm talking about all these animals that were killed by humans. They deserved to live.
Congrats Brady, the fact that Leon molted means you are doing a great job with the water chemistry. Those of us who have kept these kind of environments know that is no easy task. Kudos!
That green... those reds, oranges, yellows... I never thought a lobster could be this vibrant, nor that I would find it so gorgeous. Good on Leon, and what a fascinating process molting is! Literally shedding your old skin and emerging with a new one, all the previous marks left behind... what an ability. Never realized crustaceans were this amazing.
*I have the same thoughts as you, it's great to see Leon shed his old shell and wounds to have a new body. This is exactly why I decided to bring home a lobster from the restaurant and keep it in a tank (I'll call it Tony). My tank and equipment are being installed. Hopefully Tony will bring back great and sane things like Leon.*
This was amazing to watch. It's almost like watching a National Geographic special. Thanks so much Brady for sharing Leon with us. I've never seen molting before from a lobster and found it fascinating. I'm also very glad that Leon is doing so well. His new shell is absolutely gorgeous too. He's a handsome man.
right!!! I've actually never seen a lobster molt before. I love that he saved Leon and that we get to watch him living his life. it's really interesting and heartwarming at the same time. ❤️
@@TheKeystoneChannel It was great to see Leon's transformation. I am also preparing a tank and in about 10 days I will rescue a lobster then bring it home to raise it. I plan to call it Tony and hope to witness the same scene at home.
I never saw a lobster molt before, and never thought I would. This was so fascinating to watch, and I was so worried to see Leon fall on his side at first. I was very relieved when he spiraled out of his old shell and we got to see him expand and start eating again. Such beautiful colors, and so shiny! Thank you so much for taking the time to stay with him and care for him, and for sharing his journey with us!
I am so emotionally connected with this lobster. Only RUclips would do such a thing. PS I am severely visually impaired. So the describe video element that the amazing narrator adds to the story makes it even that much better as a video and it allows me to connect even more with what’s going on with Leon. Thank you so much.
Lobsters live a long time (some as long as humans) so it’s definitely fine to get an attachment to one. Leon should last many years hopefully with a well kept home.
That’s great how much you are getting out of the videos and the help you get from the creator. These videos are really important to me too. I’m not visually impaired but I’m autistic 🧩 and staying in the house for 2+ years has caused my depression to increase dramatically. I am unable to leave my house. I have everything delivered. I can only walk my crabby spaniel 🐶 a little bit on my very short dead end street. The virus 🦠 has wrecked my life. I live across the street from the grocery and I will only go there when I’m so out of food I can’t go on. I will go for food for the dog but if I don’t have food I don’t care. 👍☮️🦞❤️
I don't know know why Leon is so fascinating to watch, but my two kitties (Leonardo il cour de Leone and Theda-san the Magnificent Samurai) I love him! I also love to listen to your narration and see te other wonderful, fascinating creatures around you. I wish you and all your babies the best! I'm watching from central CA. 😻😻🤠
I love how much empathy you show for Leon while still being careful not to anthropomorphize him too much. It makes me so happy to see someone love a critter that is so different from them.
@@HYPERxSONICxFANx2012 people tend to over humanize their pets to try to justify their let's behavior. Like when, for example, a dog is bored and chews up the couch after being left alone. The people who anthropomorphize their dog will say it's revenge for leaving the dog home alone, but an educated animal trainer will know that it's just boredom.
Wow. He could've been someone's dinner. Instead, he's thriving, MOLTING even, thanks to you and your kindness. Thank you for keeping us updated on Leon!
I can't believe my first thought this morning was "oh yes ! some news from Leon ! " That molting was very impressive, I'm glad he could do this in your safe environment. It seems to be a very dangerous time for lobster
So glad he got his mobility and full sensory array back. Watching the first video and seeing the antennae cut short made me wonder what his experience was like with that limitation.
Watching a lobster, who would've been cooked and eaten just a few months ago, thrive and grow truly is amazing. I never thought I'd say anything along the lines of this, but I really love Leon :)
Not the same specie, not the same world, but ... yeah I also feel Leon and Brady are advocating something for all the ones whom stay at the supermarket.
Brady, I think you may love Leon! A lot! I bet it was hard to watch his first molt. Molting is hard on animals. They can die from it. Leon did an excellent job and so did his dad. Staying up with him to make sure he's ok is such a dad thing to do! ❤️🦞
@@emilymulcahy I totally agree. I watch a lot of tarantula videos. And they can die from a bad molt. That's what I was thinking about. I know Leon is a lobster. But molting is molting, I guess. ☺️
@@Lemon_poster Some peoples does , like children , except if you gave them an ipad which is not good for a young age . Also digital books are a thing , or even a comics for the new generation , it could be a beautiful story of a lobster to tell :))
Lobster biologist here: These are called swimmerettes. On males, the 1st set are calcified and pointy. On females, the 1st set are feathery like all the other sets. Leon is a dude!
That’s a very specific occupation… you must live in Maine
Dear Mr Lobster Biologist,
I've worked for the DFO in Canada on a research and patrol boat. There I learned (among other things) to sex prawns. My question to You is are lobsters similar to prawns in that they start life as male and in some stage of development turn into female? Of course that's crudely put, but effectively correct, of prawns. What of lobsters? They look very alike and your description of the flanges that show are also similar. Thanks
Leon is a dude as one can tell by his name
Tubalcain
People called Ash:
Am I a joke to you?
@@moargames2179 this video was suggested to me. I watched the entire thing, glued to my screen, much to my surprise. Your question seems alien to me, but I must also admit that I actually want to hear the answer from @Brett Nicholas
*WE ARE ALL EMOTIONALLY INVESTED IN LEON!* 🦞
500k channel congrats
I hope he cooks him soon.
I never thought I would love a lobster more than my own children but here we are.
edit: ffs people I don't have kids. It's a joke.
@@slazman999 call child services and get some help
I was already in tears thinking he was dying 😂, so happy we have Leon in a new suit!! YAY 🦞 ❤️
Stays up all night to watch his unwell lobster. Dude’s a legend.
He wasn’t unwell molting is completely natural
@@oisin3495 I'd kinda compare this to giving birth. They're both a natural part of life, but things can go wrong so it's better to keep an eye on them and make sure everything is ok. Obviously, these aren't the same thing, but both are comparable in terms of how "unwell" the mom/lobster is.
In what way is he unwell?
@@juliepurcell7484 I think what he meant was that at first Brady wasn't sure what was happening when he went off his feed.
@@juliepurcell7484 he seemed very tense and very weak and disoriented after
Seriously... I'm a 40 something year old man with a family and a career. Why did I spend the last few hours following the progress of a store bought lobster? Fascinating stuff.
Same, except the man part 😂
I mean, lobsters and crabs do deserve a chance to live aside from being food.
Working in a fishery i saw this passage many time. You are lucky he survive d. Many lobsters can die before to finish the process if they are weak or get stuck in the old shell. Its a process that require a huge ammount of energy for lobsters. The fact Leon managed this delicate passage without problems mean he lives in a good habitat and that he is strong and well feeded. Nice job, both of you.
From googling, we really don't know how long a lobster "could" live, because the deaths we know of come from moulting. They get too big and the struggle to pull out of their exoskeleton exhausts them, and, death.
@@veramae4098 I wonder if it's possible to aid them when they aren't able to get out. Maybe by cutting off the fleshy parts of the molten shell that keeps the plates together to make it easier to slip out, or through careful use of blunt force on the old plates to break them, though it's probably not the preferable option to hit something that contains a living creature with a hammer.
I know human aid isn't something they're supposed to have, and would probably have negative consequences normally, physically and mentally, but when they're already going through a life threatening cycle, the main major cause of death it seems like the potential psychological effect it has couldn't really overtake death itself.
On the other hand, it's such an obvious idea that there's no way in hell actual marine biologists didn't think of it and try to get them out during research, so I suppose it's probably not as easy as I assumed it would be.
@@cetomedo in most of cases human intervention lead to death. The "new" lobsters coming out from the old shell is so soft and tender that also any minimum touch can wound him irreparably. The new skin is nearly glued to the old shell, only an impercettibile and continuos movement from the lobster can free him from the old shell. I tell you that cause i've allready tried to help lobsters in struggle but also with maximum precation in many cases you do damages. Some lobsters can die also after he completely leave the old shell cause the stress and the energy used for the process kill the animal. It's really a crucial passage in the life of a lobster.
@@nicoladadda4120 Wow, they just can't catch a break huh.
@@cetomedo The oldest captive lobster on record was 140 years of age. Not bad.
Staying up to make sure their pet lobster is ok while molting... We need more people like you Brady!
That was my favorite part!!
Well, first of all, he's gotta get the video of it for the content. So he has to stay up for that reason. Second, I'm not sure about Brady, but I'd be willing to bet that 99.99999% of people in the world have never seen a lobster shed it's skin, outside of videos. So how could you possibly go to sleep during that? 😂 But yeah, it's nice seeing him read comments and address concerns from viewers. "Just Joshing" is also trying to buy crabs and lobsters and stuff from stores to try to cash in on the success of Leon, but he's doing it in the most horrible way and seems to have very little regard for anything other than making money.
@@since1876 huh?
@@alxsend8045 if you don't understand something, try harder or try Google
Your profile picture is revolting
The fact Leon is molting means he is growing, healthy and most likely pretty happy.
Thanks for sharing your buddy with everyone
me thinks so too!
This is wonderful news!! I'm so happy for Leon and he is gorgeous!
My thoughts exactly!!!
No more rubber band marks on his claws
Molts can also be a sign of stress.
His colors are so vibrant and striking now. And just to think, Leon would never have had the chance to undergo this transformation if you hadn't saved him!
...if you had not eaten him...
@@drevil4454 ??
“I saw this at about 11pm at night - so I stayed up with him through the night…” how caring and dedicated to the animals’s well being and personal education to learn more about a creature you took responsibility over.
Leon couldn’t be in better hands glade he gave Leon a second chance at life
Whether he understands or not, Leon must feel so loved ❤️
Do
Adorable. And then he says it’s hard to see him on his side. A true friendship and love here ❤️
Yes!
I just told my friend via discord: "I am currently watching this dude who got a lobster from the supermarket and keeps him as a pet." and my friend instantly replied "Oh, you mean Leon!"
Great videos. Give Leon a high five from us. Or a high claw?
Awesome! I definitely will. ✌️✌️✌️🦞
I mean, who doesn't know about Leon?? 😅
I think we’re all surprised how emotionally invested we are in Leon 😅
Lmao. Same thing with my friend
😂🤣😂🤣😂 a high claw ! I couldn’t stop laughing for a lo g while !!
Never realized how physically exhausting shedding a shell would be. His colors are so vivid now. Absolutely amazing. Thanks for sharing Leon with us.
Was thinking that in a spiritual sense, that is what suffering does to us. Apparently we suffer a lot and we are vulnerable, but we come out the other side renewed and stronger.
It's even more exhausting on land! I got a 17 years old salmon pink birdeater (Tarantula) and she molts every year. It takes more than 24 HOURS and i'm always praying that she'll survives it...
I know! Its crazy that I'm so invested in a lobster.
@@cristinabolba5079 Sometimes that's true. Sometimes the opposite. It's actually a perfect analogy, as lobsters who live long enough eventually die from exhaustion specifically while undergoing a moult (seriously, look it up). Analogies are great - I'm a huge fan them myself - but it's important to not ignore the less pleasant parts just so we can feed ourselves some "inspiration p*rn." Not saying that's what you were doing, of course - just that there's more to the analogy.
@@cristinabolba5079 indeed 🦋
With Leon molting and having no issues with that process means you have one happy healthy lobster ☺️
It can't be understated how educational this channel is becoming. I'm willing to bet a great deal of your viewership have never seen anything like this before, or have ever considered the lifecycle of a lobster. I've read up on how amazing lobsters are before, but today I got to see a lobster, who I've enjoyed watching for a few weeks now, molt his shell and felt his vulnerability. Seeing the limp shell of his former body was strangely moving.
Please keep this story alive for as long as you can, it is truly fascinating to see.
I knew they molted, but never bothered looking it up before so this was really cool to see
People here should read Consider the Lobster by David Foster Wallace
I know a certain MFB that says Brady can pinch like a lobster.
That would be me, I had no idea, but now it makes sense, of course. I thought he was dying for a moment.....And then the vulnerability , no wonder they are easy pray for fishermen...make me kinda sad
agreed. We need more RUclips content like this.
I've watched Leon's story from the beginning and I'm so invested in this little guy. I'm a big dude coming in at 6"2 and 300 lbs and I'm a hardass. But I'm not ashamed to say it but this lil guy has totally stolen my heart. I still don't understand why lol if someone told me a few years back that I'd be watching videos of a lobster and have fallen in love with him I'd have told them they were crazy. But yet here I am and I love him. He has my heart I'm fully invested in him lol thanks so much Brady for sharing this beautiful story with us all. And I'm pretty sure I'm not the only person whose heart has been taken by Leon. Btw love his new look. He looks so happy and content now. What you have done is commendable and so kind. Thanks again for sharing his story with us ❤️👍👊
AMEN!
I GET SUCH A CONTACT HAPPY HIGH WATCHING HIS SAFEGUARDED LIFE NOW BECAUSE OF BRADY💎
What an amazing comment! You're a really nice guy.
@@elizabethwitt2621 you're so sweet thanks so much. It's a beautiful story of a lobster that's stolen many hearts. And this is all thanks to Brady. He's the nice guy 😊
@@robinsommer6009 oh me too. I look forward to seeing Leon's new videos to see how the little guy is doing. It's that little bit of wholesomeness we need in a crazy world. Got nothing but respect for Brady bringing this wonderful story of a lobster that's been saved. I think we all need a Leon in our lives lol. A place where warm hearts collide
@@WhoopsWonders You have a way with words. You said, with simplicity and feeling, exactly what a great many of us also feel. Brady has given all of us a wonderful gift…beyond having given Leon back his life, his health, and his preferred solitary lifestyle. I always look forward to a Leon update. I think most of us DO have a place for a Leon in our lives, it is just a place we need to visit much more often. If we could give and receive with each other the kind of love we give so freely to other living things, the World would be a much better place for everyone.🖤🇨🇦
I believe Leon is a male, based on the tail and his "baby" legs. The shape of the tail: The male lobster has a very straight tail the female's tail is wider and has a slight curve. The first set of "baby" legs: On the male, the first set is covered in a hard shell; on the female, they're thin and feathery. Hope that helps.
OMG it's crazy there's even a eye membrane on the old shell, that means he even grew a new eye surface!
I noticed that too, I kind of assumed he wouldn't leave the eye membrane like that, but damn, I wonder if he changed his gills as well.
It was interesting to learn in his second molt that he actually becomes blind for a little while just before he molts!
I was not prepared to see how colorful Leon's new claws are. Seriously, so much red. He's been eating well!
Its so red also because he is fighting with the stick from time to time, and "defends" its home every time, so the serotonin and adrenaline boosts are pumping him to be a strong male
please dont ever stop. this world is full of so much negative right now, Leon and you are such an inspiration to be more positive again
AMEN THANK GOD FOR LEON HIS OWNER AND THEIR SANCTUARY 🛡️🛡️🛡️
LEON IS THE BEST
Yes, never stop the Leon Show!!!
For real, these videos are like an island in a stormy sea. I smile so much when I see a new one.
AGREED !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Who would have thought that a grocery store lobster could bring so many people together and spread such positivity. Bless Leon and his tiny heart. Also I think Leon deserves a little bit bigger of a tank and deeper gravel so he can dig further down.
Start a gofundme for Leon lmao
Apply for a section 8 aquarium. You might actually get it!!
*Gandalf:*
_Gandalf? Yes... that was what they used to call me. Gandalf the Gray. That was my name._
*Gimli:*
_Gandalf..._
*Gandalf:*
_I… am Gandalf the White. And I come back to you now - at the turn of the tide._
@@tomnewman7586 what’s that ? Assuming a work based aquarium
He deserves to be invited for dinner over at my house.
Leon looks amazing now! He has ditched the scars from his past and living an awesome life!
Awesome long life
There's just something so emotional about Leon's finally being able to shed all traces of the time he spent captive between being captured and being saved from the grocery store.
Isn’t it so nice to know this new body of Leon’s is like a new beginning. This shell doesn’t carry the scars of the trauma he went through in the past. It’s nice he has a new start
Kind of like what happens to us when we accept Jesus Christ in our lives. 🙂
@@SmM33380 Satan’s cooler though
@@SmM33380 Accepting a fairy tale to make your life give any sort of purpose is much more like the lobsters still in the supermarket tanks with their claws shut waiting to be served as dinner.
Well said
@@SmM33380 I was thinking the same thing! ❤️🎚
For those wondering Leon is officially 100% a male lobster.
What made you 100% positive? I'd like to be able to tell the difference myself.
@@beardedchimp It has to do with the swimmerets; The little flappy things under the tail. If the first pair are long and rigid, it's male. The female's first set of swimmerets are short and soft to help with the release of eggs.
Thank you!!
Thanks for the info! Tho I was kiiiinda hoping he was a female so he could be renamed “celine leon” 😂🦞🤣
compared to 50% male and 50% female??? 😅😅😅 I didn't know there were transgender lobsters.
I love how he even made sure Leon was done w/ his old shell before he took it out of the tank. You rock… I’m so happy your doing this, showing everyone the heart you have for other loving things that have no chance against humans.
Absolutely fascinating, thank you
... you really have to watch the water quality ...
I do recall hearing in high school bio that lobsters will eat their shell after molting to help harden their shell. I was wondering if we would see that, and if removing the shell was premature. Though it's not like Leon needs a super hard shell for protection.
"loving things that have no chance against humans." - HUNTERpatrick5210
I'm going thru a separation right now after 12 years and seeing Leon shed his old self and come out better than ever has given me hope. Thank you.
You will molt your old shell and be stronger and more vibrant when you do. Just like Leon. 🦞
You know, we can all shed our old selves and become new in Jesus Christ. He cleanses us and makes us a new creation in Him. Through it all, know Jesus still loves you even if you feel that others around you don't.
@@SmM33380 why you always gotta pull jesus into this? Give the man a day off will ya
@@tristanvermeulen9370 Jesus doesn't take a day off, thank goodness for that. God bless you
Hugs
I never thought I could have so much emotionally invested in a lobster, yet here I am and I couldn't be happier 😍
me too 😂😂😂
Me three😂
lol
me four
I think you speak for a lot of us.🖤🇨🇦
In the Tarantula communities molting is sometimes referred to as "New Pants day". Happy New Pants Day Leon! He looks amazing, thank you for keeping this series going.
That is so cute!
Do you happen to know if arachnids and crustaceans even vaguely related? Lobsters / crabs definitely have an underwater spider vibe
@@jim-bob87 well together with stuff like insects and myriapods, theyre part of a group called arthropods, which is under the invertebrates group
Parts of this series mildly trigger my arachnophobia, but Leon's cool, so I deal...
Great to see that Leon is sufficiently well fed and feeling secure to induce him to molt -- Cheers!
And he has lovely, full-length antennae again!
Yeah I love that he has full antennae back.
Post molt, lobsters are so soft. Seeing him all tuckered out is so sweet and his coloration is phenomenal. I am just so grateful that he is in a safe space to harden back up again. Like others have said, that molt is proof positive that he is happy and healthy. Go Leon!
Mmm… nice soft lobster meat
I, too, am happy that he's in a safe place now. Away from people who want to harm him.
It’s like looking at a snake after shedding; he’s so bright, shiny and pretty!
I'm sure Leon is very happy, as evidenced by how confident he is when he molts in this tank. I hope the same goes for the lobster I'm bringing home this weekend from a restaurant, it's named Tony. Hey Leon, you're about to have a friend.
@@redditstoriesrelationshipsusa Please don't. By buying a lobster you're supporting the industry that will continue catching and torturing those creatures for food.
It looks like you have a male lobster there mate. The last feelers located just before the legs are typically hard to the touch and stick out straight, whereas the last feelers on a female are soft and crossed. Also, females have a broad tail, which helps to hold and protect their eggs.
This is such a neat thing to learn
Females also have their tails notched and are thrown back into the ocean when caught on lobster boats. It makes sure that lobstering is sustainable.
@@venymae Nice to hear they have started doing that. Not so long ago many lobsters from the supermarket were full of roe.🖤🇨🇦
@@venymae I assumed most lobsters in stores were bred in captivity
@@JWlittleredd Not typically, to my knowledge
Poor Leon. It looked so exhausting to get out of his old shell. It's really amazing how any lobster gets huge and massive in the wild given they are all vulnerable when they shed and for how long it takes to recover. He looks amazing. Such beautiful colors.
So true
They believe it’s malting that actually kills old old lobsters. They get so big that the effort is simply too much and they die from exhaustion
@@TimmyP_ Who are “they”? That’s BS my friend - old age kills them.
@@Benzos6149 i think it sound logical you know i mean lets compare it to very very obese people that cant walk anymore because there legs cant support there own weight anymore. My line of thought is: the old shell is so big and heavy they cant pull them self out of it get stuck, cant move ,cant defend them self, cant "hunt" for food, death
@@Benzos6149 lobsters actually dont die from old age, they have special DNA that allows them to "not age". Timmy is actually very correct.
It’s wonderful to see a physical manifestation of Leon shaking off the shackles of his old life and become his better self ☺️
You're correct about the genital claspers being a male characteristic. Absolutely fascinating to watch the molting process. Well done, Sir. Please continue your scientific nerdliness. You are not alone in the world.
If the claspers were smaller & soft = female
@@KN-xl6lw female tails are slightly wider so they can accommodate the berries
I remember reading that female lobsters are not allowed to be caught because they may
be "pregnant" ......Also, if the males are too small or extremely large and elderly, they're they're supposed to also be put back. That would mean all lobsters that are caught are male ! Does anyone know about this??
@@susanmurrell635 Depends, the regulations are different depending on where you fish. In almost all that I know of you are not allowed to keep lobsters with row. Lobsters carry fertilized row on the underside of their tails. When a responsible lobster fisherman catches a lobster like this they put a "v" notch on its inner left fin. This identifies this lobster as a productive female and she is no longer allowed to be retained. All fisheries have a minimum size requirement for retention, that varies per area. And some have an upper limit, they call this a window fishery because you can only keep lobsters within a certain size window. Lobster traps are also fitted with a small escape door that allow small lobsters to move freely in and out of the trap. This door is replaceable and attached with soft iron wire so that if the traps get lost the door quickly rusts away and even larger lobster and fish can escape easily from the trap. Hope this answers your question.
@@newfieingenuity Thank you!
Gosh I didn't expect it but seeing Leon completely outgrow his scars from capture makes me emotional... He's healing!
So cool, right?!?
That's exactly my reaction. Just to see him shed his past and come out looking bigger.. stronger and his shell so vibrantly beautiful... Made me tear up a bit. Leon was given a well deserved second chance at life and it is so AWESOME to see how well he is thriving and enjoying his new life!
With so much violence and life lost over the past 2 years... I find myself having a real sense of calm watching Leon's journey. I hope he only grows bigger and stronger and has a very long... happy... Worry-free and stress-free life.
Leon is a phoenix rising from the ashes. Someone make that shirt please.
It’s strange how Leon has become a part of all our lives, we think about him, love him, cheer him on and he’s just the best - as are you! Thank you for sharing Leon’s story with us 🦞 ❤️
Rescuing a lobster like Leon is amazing. I will be doing this in the next few days as well. Currently I am preparing a tank to raise a lobster. I'll call it Tony.
@@redditstoriesrelationshipsusa I love that 🦞 Best of luck with Tony the Lobster ❤️
as much as i like leon, his personality is minimal due to lack of intelligence therefore i enjoy watching and learning about him but the same thing could be said for any other lobster
@@alisha9788 @Alisha Thank you Alisha. I will start raising Tony in about 10 days, I'm really excited.
I don't think I ever ate lobster, but now for sure I never will.
I've dove in Cozumel Mexico for over a decade now. There's a lobster they call the old man that is located in palacar gardens reef. It's the size of a cocker spaniel. In talking with the dive master he's commented that they have seen where he's molted many times and thought that something had gotten him only to find out that he just came out again with new skin. Very cool video thanks!
I've heard that lobsters don't age and don't stop growing, although not having enough energy to molt will do them in at some point. But it's nice to know that lobsters are ptentially limitless lads.
Leon is a male! Did a bit of research to tell whether the underside of the shed he had was male. Turns out those almost leg looking parts mean he is indeed male! This is awesome being able to see his journey
@@brownefamilyequestrian218 Females do use the swimmerets under their tail to carry eggs, but males have the same number. The first pair that Brady zoomed in on will be different though - hard and bony in males (seen on Leon) and thin and feathery in females.
@@gracehirzel9439 Thanks for confirming it's Leon and not Leonora.
@@brownefamilyequestrian218 nope, the last two closest to the body were definitely proof he is male. If those were soft and frilly he would be a she
@@brownefamilyequestrian218 nope. definite male.
And just like that, the scars of his past from the grocery store are gone! It's a beautiful conclusion. No more rubber band scars! I'm so happy for him. He's so colorful now too.
We all thank you for this fascinating and rare experience to witness. I've never watched a lobster molt before, and I imagine few ever have. He was comfortable enough to molt in captivity and that's one hell of a win!
I love Leon. And I love you for delivering kindness to an overlooked animal that is rarely ever considered anything other than just food. Lobsters are complex and deserve to be respected.
Fun fact: a century ago, the state of New Hampshire decided that feeding lobster to people in prison was considered cruel and unusual punishment.
@@EverettBurger I think they're gross but to each their own I guess.
Respected and loved, but I gotta be honest, they're yummy
I wish I could molt.
@@akiramado9198
You do molt, just not in the same way. Any outer layer loss like hair or shedding dead skin is molting.
In the context you're trying to imply however, I completely agree. It would be nice to replace my 40yr old body with my 25yr old body 😂
It’s like a rebirth. Shedding his old past being locked up in a grocery store, with handcuffs. He transformed in a beautiful new lobster. So amazing.
I thought that too - the cruelty of the past cast away
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Yes❤️❤️❤️
Dude, I'm by no means a dumb-sh*t....but I had NO idea Lobsters 'shed' and/or lose their claws!!
Lobster tastes too good for me to care I'd eat Leon in a heartbeat
His colors were so pale when he first arrived from the store. Now, look at him. Beautiful.
It is so poetic that his scars from his past trauma are healed, now that he is in a new safe environment, Thank you for the update : )
Yes, but it's 2022 now. The molt has resulted in additional change. He now identifies as Leona.
@@dougtilaran3496 yawn
@@dougtilaran3496 literally one joke
@@someloudthunder3578 hardly even a joke at that.
From the looks of his swimerets, Leon is indeed a boy!! Congratulations Brady!🥳😂
I've watched my shrimp molt 10,000 times, but I've never seen a crustacean so large do it. Scary and fascinating! The first time I ever saw my shrimp molt I stayed up like a mother hen just like you did, in case something went wrong.
For those of you concerned about him not being able to walk after the molting, know that it is perfectly normal. For several hours after molting their exoskeleton is merely too soft for them to motor about and carry their weight. Once the blood flow fills in things like the wrinkly shrunken claws and the rest of his body, it will harden up back to normal. He'll probably be pretty hungry over the next couple days after this!
Thank you:) How can you tell what gender a crustacean is?
@@FLF20M2 I can tell from his swimmerets (the little fan looking appendages under his belly/tail that help him motor about) at the portion where his tail meets his torso. A males are firm and point toward his head while a females is more 'feathery' looking, softer and point more towards the tail at resting position.
@@shotgunbettygaming Very interesting! I didn't know that. Is this the case for every type of crustacean?
@@FLF20M2 Not necessarily. With crabs you tend to look at the shape of their apron, and I also believe they only possess one pair of swimmerets (as opposed to Leon's 5 pair of swimmerets) which act as grasping mechanisms for breeding (like Leon's are).
With the shrimp I raise (whom also have a multitude of swimmerets like Leon) I look at their backs for a saddle (female) and secondly the shape of their tail. I raise dwarf shrimp so actually getting a peep at their underbelly is rather tough if they aren't hanging around upside down on the surface. Fun fact: a pregnant shrimp is called 'berried' when she is carrying her eggs and uses her swimmerets to ventilate the eggs so they don't mold!
There is some version of the 'grasping' swimmerets on all of them [crustaceans] though but its not always easy to see them.
@@shotgunbettygaming I gotta ask because of ur name.... Do u play Apex? 😂😂😂
I'm a Lobsterman from Maine. At the start of the shedding season around June we will see these shedders and their shells in our traps. We call them Jellies or jelly donuts. Once we see this its about two weeks until the first real crawl. If you form the old shell into the same position he is in when he's hiding in his cave and dry it in the sun. (Protected form critters.) you will have a cool keepsake.
That's cool.
And if he keeps Leon for long enough he can have a line of all his different moults showing how much Leon has grown
water temperature plays a very important part in lobster cycle's and activity! 55* is when they are the most active. cooler then 50*they start to go dormant. warmer then 55* especially over 60* very lazy and non active... ( less oxygen maybe)
It’s so heartwarming to see such a connection between a lobster and a man it’s something I have never seen before but it works so perfectly
you should see the documentary "my octopus teacher" if you havent already, i'm SURE you're gonna love it 😭
@@debadityanath5558 that movie made me cry harder than anything ive ever seen before. just thinking about it makes me tear up
@@debadityanath5558 That was a truly tentacular movie.
This lobster experiment of yours has turned in to one of the most fascinating things I've seen on RUclips. Seriously good work.
totally agree with you, this is just wonderful to watch
@djeurosham - just like the good 'ole days of RUclips.
not just the lobster either, but his commentary is so different and isnt sensationalized. its so relaxing watching these videos.
Thin and feathery means female. Calcified like pointy legs means male.. I believe you're right that Leon is male. Thanks so much for sharing and I must say your narration is wonderful! I'm always anticipating the next update.
Yup you're right. Leon is a male
this is quite literally the best footage of a lobster molting their is on the internet. It's amazing how much bigger he is yet he can still get out of the smaller shell (especially get his claws through the arm joints.
He's like a whole new lobster after molting. Those colors are so vibrant. Also it's cool how the molting process is similar to tarantulas molting.
@Younglandoo all arthropods do, except in pupal form. It's the only way you get to have a skeleton on the outside.
I'd never seen a lobster molt before. Leon's coloring immediate post-molt is absolutely stunning, kinda like a monarch butterfly! Looking forward to each update.
Your comment expressed my exact thoughts! He reminded me of a butterfly getting out of its cocoon! Super beautiful transformation
@@AdriCr4ft 😊
That was my exact thought while watching the process! FASCINATING!!!
Brady need to get him a mate now. I bet she'll crawl out of her skin when she see him.
Brady would need a second tank to house her in... Keeping two lobsters in the same tank would result in one getting killed.
I wonder how many lobsters have had a human lose sleep over them altruistically. I also wonder how well Leon comprehends/appreciates the care given. Such a cool series of well narrated videos. I hope to see more.
This is an interesting comment, because throughout the the arc of lobsters' evolution, human consciousness is only a tiny blip. Keeping lobsters as pets isn't common, but isn't unheard of. So basically, millions upon millions of years of lobster evolution collided with hundreds of thousands of years of human evolution, to a point where a human loves and cares for a lobster. Crazy shit to see.
We could all be some lobsters in a tank, with someone watching over!!!!
Yes, yes I know, many wouldn't agree.
But Leon the lobster has no way to know, you see?
@@devenbs1993 I agree that it feels somewhat crazy to think about. I hope this doesn't sound weird for me to type out, but I've loved sea life since I was a kid. To me, sea exploration is way more interesting than say... space exploration. Can't explain why exactly, but I feel like understanding our planet comes before understanding others. We don't really know what to make of most creatures' intelligence, and we know next to nothing about the majority of our oceans. It's really cool to see videos like this and observe an animal I will likely never take the opportunity to study in person.
@@Lord_Malkior totally! We have these incredible animals that are the product of millions of years of evolution in our oceans, and our hubris as humans makes us prioritize seeking life outside of our planet!
I don't think interplanetary research isn't cool, but we have so much to understand here!
He knows!
“I wanted to call 911 but Leon doesn’t have any health insurance” that made me giggle a bit 😂
Edit: Leon looks so colorful and vibrant now! Really shows how well you’ve been taken care of him.
My thoughts exactly Tana x
Next video we learn State Farm is a sponsor and has Leon insured
@Llify Leon got a title from that Scottish land thing and a sponsored video, his name is out there
And, Brady, l am so glad the signs of his past imprisonment are gone (those rubber band marks left on his large pincher claws!)
@@panzerwolf494 United Health Care!
The color of his claws after molting is beautiful. That sharp red hot looking orange is pretty.
Leon is so ❤️
Never get rid of him, we want to see his life with you. This is top tier content.
Agreed
real
it may be interesting since he might outlive him unless they are not immortal like most people actually say they are? (or least not in captivity)
@@likky1 They’re definitely not immortal. They don’t age the same as us, meaning they don’t deteriorate with time, but they do eventually reach a size where molting takes more energy than they can afford to give and will essentially die of exhaustion during molting.
@@likky1 they have highly effective enzymes for rebuilding telomeres. Telomeres shield DNA from losses during mitosis and the degradation of them is a major contributor to cell death and aging. Lobsters can continue replacing cells for much longer than a human can, how this does not make them biologically immortal. There are other mechanisms of aging lobsters are vulnerable to but they still live a very long time, possibly hundreds of years.
Hi Brady. Great job. I used to be a moderator on a popular fish forum. My expertise was nano reefs. Molting takes a lot of energy. The fact that Leon molted under your care demonstrates that you have excellent water conditions and that Leon is nutritionally supported very well. Kudos. I am still learning. This was an unusual project to take on and I think you are doing one helluva job. You have me as a follower. I think Leon is best staying under your care at this point vs releasing him into the wild.
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I agreed. If he molted under Brady's care then that means he is happy and content and has as perfect a life as a lobster can ask for.
I agree. I'm only 3 minutes in , I don't know what the heck is going on. Brady mentioned sensitive/queasy stomach? I have both lol. Idk what's about to happen or what you guys in the comment section are talking about. I saw something about swimmerets???? I'm gettin a wee bit unnerved lol
He may not have the skills any more to survive in the wild.
It may not be a profession, but places like that are a really dense source of information and for things like keeping animals in captivity that aren't usually kept in captivity it can be the defacto source of information.
Can’t help but think this is Leon literally shedding his bad past. Out with the old exoskeleton which came with no doubt plenty of pain and anxiety. In with the new, healthy, vibrant and thriving. Love these videos man. I occasionally think of Leon and when I see stuff like this it warms my heart for you both
I felt the same, it's like he rebirthed himself! Super crazy to watch...just amazing. And then reading what the other guy said about how they can die in this process. 🤯🤯
New lobster dude. Leon died and nows he's being replaced by this random lobster 😭/J
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Not everything has to be so deep Joshua.
@ServoDoEstado hey man, it was a hard and tedious process for Leon too! You got this!
lobster was my favourite seafood dish until I saw your videos.
I will never look at a lobster the same way.
You are legend for saving this beautiful part of the ocean.
My husband and I always see lobster exoskeletons while diving the CA coast. We always thought they were dead and that something had eaten their insides. Now I realize it's probably just an old, molted exoskeleton. Thanks for your wonderful, educational videos about Leon!
I just looked up the lifespan of a lobster and was amazed to discover they can live over 100 years! Long live Leon 🦞👑
WOWWW
well if he gets near 100 he wil not fit on that aquarium , they get larger every time they molt
lobsters arent doctumented of dying from natural causes so they could technically live forever!
They're basically imortal but they die around that age because they cant get out there molt and die
Lobsters are technically immortal, even
His new shell is really beautiful. Shows how well you're taking care of him that he molted already.
Honestly it being about 200 days makes sense a lot of crustaceans molt once-a-year if I remember correctly he is taking good care of leon though
Came here to say this. 💗
That must be a scary time for a lobster. Not only did you shed your best defense and it'll be a while before your new shell hardens, but it's so physically taxing you couldn't escape a predator if you wanted to
Makes ya appreciate bein a mammal, eh?
Very healthy lobster. The colours on him are amazing. What an amazing thing to catch on camera.
IKR He should get some kind of Award for this mini documentary series...it has kept me very captivated!
Simply wonderful, the unobtrusive background music just works. The engagement of the population grows more and more. Caught up in so much stress in the world. Finally a rest. Thank you.
it's kind of insane how vulnerable they are without their shells. so cool how they grow new ones
Right? He looked so soft...
Couldn’t agree more
@@alinalexandru2466 it takes about a week for the new shell to harden in the ocean…that must be a very scary time for them.🖤🇨🇦
Crabs ate also cool to look at
Typically, you’ve got to imagine that lobsters, crabs, and any other molting crustaceans would find a very safe place and burrow themselves nice and secure from any possible large predators.
His colors are absolutely _striking._ I can't even imagine how worrying it must have been when he started twitching on his side like that. Even I was worried and I already knew what was happening!
man his colours are amazing
They are also _stark_
They can be even more amazing colours when you boil them
@@427max Not really, they tend to go monochrome red
I absolutely LOVE seeing a video that's narrated in a calm Attenborogh-esque way do well as opposed to obnoxious crap that is far too ubiquitous. And 1.3 million views in 5 months is great to see too! Please, please, PLEASE keep up the outstanding work!
Awesome Alex! Much appreciated! ✌️✌️✌️🦞
Good point! We need to get Brady a professional narration job!
Take the shell back to the store and tell them,you want your money back,there’s no meat!😸😸😸
You must keep us up,to date on Leon.
This is so awesome! Thank you for sharing the love 💕
Genius!!! 😅
Lmaoo
It’s great to see that the molting went well, because it’s the most critical and dangerous parts of a arthropods life. Molting is very exhausting and leaves them very vulnerable. I find it really fascinating how their new exoskeleton is soft and weirdly shaped at first and they need time to pump it up to its full size and harden it. So much can go wrong, but Leon managed it just fine.
Indeed!🐙🐙🐙🐙🐚🐚🐚🐌🐌🐌🐠🐠🌿🌿☀🌊🌊🌊🌊😊😊☺
That's so true. I raised crickets and katydids for years in terrariums. Even in perfect conditions, the molts often went wrong resulting in lost legs, or broken wings. I could tell most of them apart by the various flaws from their many molts. Very few were completely flawless. And if the conditions weren't perfect, they could even die. And they were definitely vulnerable after the molts.
It took my crickets about an hour to be past the riskiest parts of the molt. Though, they didn't eat for about a day after. And the katydids took a little longer than that. If I remember correctly, the adult katydids didn't sing until a few days after that final adulthood molt.
@@anyascelticcreations Are you certain that the flaws weren't from fighting and inbreeding? Most farmed crickets are severely lacking in genetic diversity.
No wonder Leon simply flopped on his back and laid there for a while after. I would be pretty tired too if I had to spend hours squirming out of my old body...
@@Starfireaw11 Possible with the crickets, but not the katydids. Some of the marks on the crickets were from fighting, though they used a lot more gesturing than actual physical contact. Possibly from the inbreeding, too, though mine had a little bit of wild cricket bloodline mixed in, too. And I did see new marks and injuries directly resulting from the molts.
My katydids, however, came from two wild caught parents. Presumably unrelated. I only raised one generation from the original parents, so there was no inbreeding. The males did leave love bite marks on the females during courtship. But most of them had marks before the courtship began. Completely different from the love bites. Some before the final molt even. And my katydids didn't fight at all. They were a very gentle and communal species that doesn't fight. I also knew them each individually and noticed right away the marks after the molt. 😊
So, in some cases with the crickets you might be right. But in most cases with the crickets and in all cases with the katydids, no.
I can hardly believe I've become so invested in, and attached to a lobster that I'm watching him molt at 3 a.m.
Leon is beautiful sporting that vibrant red.
Faith - same here! I was watching this video at about 2am!! Leon is so beautiful now and he shines!
That was fantastic to watch Leon shed his shell, he looks amazing his colours are so vibrant!
I’ve been binge watching your videos I can’t get enough of Leon 🦞
Awesome! Thank you for checking out Leon‘s journey. ✌️✌️✌️🦞
This is not something I ever thought I would get to witness in my life, so I want to thank you for giving us such a great view of Leon’s shed. With his new hardened shell he looks so bright and shiny…and no rubber band marks, he is spectacular. Looking at this big healthy, and brightly marked lobster in comparison to how he was when you brought him home, it is clear that you are taking very good care of him. You have helped him fully recover from the experience of being trapped and transported to a supermarket where this solitary creature was packed in with way too many neighbours. I think Leon is feeling proud, and you did a good thing.🖤🇨🇦
Technically it will take a few months to fully harden, as in the wild they molt early summer and then are back to full strength shells in time for winter but yeah is certainly way healthier than at the supermarket with those rubber bands and lack of food (unless you count the other lobsters in the tank as potential food sources)
@@________dQw4w9WgXcQ hence the rubber bands to keep them from fighting. At least we know Leon will be okay.🖤🇨🇦
Gotta be honest....I grew up on the East Coast, love eating all seafood, even had a charter fishing business for a while. My favorite meal for years was a lobster roll with Molson's beer at Hatch's Clam shack on Nantucket. But after I started watching your terrific chronicle of Leon, and looking forward to each new episode, I can't look at lobsters the way I used to. They are permanently off the menu for me now. Thank you.
Well said. I too use to dine on Lobster... more specifically the tails. After meeting Leon... I will never have a lobster again. Thank you for sharing these videos with us.
This has the added benefit of being really good for the marine environment, because there is a lot of bycatch with lobster trapping, trawling, and gillnetting.
The colors and contrast when he first emerges are just beautiful.
The new Leon is STUNNING! He just looks so much more colorful and healthy!
In such a complicated and crazy world, I find Leon’s story to be extremely therapeutic - thank you for looking after Leon and the rest of us.
Perfectly put!❤️🧡💛💚
Amen
I feel the same way!
It's like watching a documentary about a lottery winner. But instead of a human with loads of money, it's an animal that won a lottery ticket to pay for a predator free paradise.
Never thought I would be so invested in a "grocery store" lobster but here I am admiring Leon and his vibrant new look💙
Same!! I love Leon updates 🦞❤️
It just boggles me how he can actually grow limbs inside of his limbs ... He even comes out with fully grown whiskers I'm so done HOW 😂 Mother nature will always be amazing, long live Leon II !
Absolutely. New eyes, whiskers... Everything. It's totally bizarre.
Five Nights at Leon's
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Mother nature is beautiful
And some reptiles loose their tails when frightened or chased.
The crocodile also looses its tail when frightened, but will never do, because it is scared of nothing😅.
This is clear proof on how well Leon is doing. Lobsters molt whenever they have outgrown the old shell and when the environment is suited enough. Because there so vulnerable they only molt when feeling save enough to do so and they have had plenty of nutritien for the new shell. If its not suited enough then wont molt and basicly die from not having enough room in there skin.
They really die if they don't feel save enough to molt, getting squished to death by their own shell? Wow that's interesting!
@@lettherebedragons8885 Its less being squished and more the stress that will kill them. Its not something that happens overnight. All creatures that have scales like lobsters and shrimps face this issue. Stress will lower there immune system making them more likely to get decease as well as prevent them from getting out of there scales. It can cause deformaties or even loss of legs or claws. The wrong type of food ( low on ingredients needed for making and hardening the scale is another cause of issues with creatures dying during the scaling process
It's not a choice if a crustacean doesn't eat properly or have the right conditions it will not survive the molting process. This is a large cause of death for lobsters crab and shrimp but they have to do it to stay alive.
@@infernaldaedra I think that Leon was starving to death slowly in the grocery store tank! I see plants for sale dying of thirst or light-starved at grocery stores all the time. They are so busy no one takes the time to water them or, some ignorant employee parks them in a spot where there is only artificial light, so the become etiolated. Sad!
Death from not molting is going to be how the lobsters that "Just Joshing" got will go out. Either that or by fighting with other animals he puts in with them. Brady is far superior to that guy in every imaginable way.
Leon’s shell looks so rad now!! The colours are so vibrant and distinctive! We can even see little freckles and spots on him! I’m so excited about this lobster!!!
@veryslyfox thanks laddie
Completely agree, when Leon burst out of his old shell I was so amazed at the vibrant red/orange on his underside!
@veryslyfox bruhh 💀
The bright reds and oranges were beautiful
@@queenchaosyet I would have said Awesome, that's really old.
the first thing we noticed here was how vibrant his colors were now, and how obvious his patterns. i noticed how much larger his claws look also!
Molting is a stressful thing, physically (and yes they are very vulnerable) so you know you have him in great shape to come through it so well!
Those new colors are beautiful! The fact that they are so bright is a clear sign that Leon is happy and healthy!
You could preserve his old shell by putting it in a sealed container with a large amount of salt (like 500grams I think), it will dehydrate and once done will keep very well. Put it in a good position when you do this because it will harden and remain in that position. Initially it might smell fishy, but that wears off. Could be an interesting thing to show.
Yeah, could keep the molted claws. Maybe mount on a frame. That way you could see the change in size.
I was thinking about drying it and encasing it in epoxy but if you can just keep it without thats also cool
Put it in clear epoxy resin and sell it to the highest bidder to fund an even larger tank.
I was wondering if you could make a soup stock from it...
This. Lobsters can get HUGE given enough time.
Why am I so invested in this Lobster and his life? I want Leon to live as much as he can.
Because Leon is a testament to how, if you hang in there, something good might come your way and turn your life around. Leon's mottos: Survive... and Thrive.
Because every life is important, every animal should have the right to live. Lobsters, cats, dogs, cows, pigs, crabs, fish, elephants, butterflies, armadillos, crocodiles, sheep, sloths, rabbits, donkeys, rhinos, sharks, birds, ants, and so on...let them all live long and happy lives ❤️❤️❤️ Humans can live without eating animals.
@@ninaw3748 Nature doesn't work that way. It's all about eating and getting eaten. What about the shrimps, shells and worms, Lean got to eat? Don't they "should have the right to live" as well? If so, then how should Leon survive?
@@NipapornP Humans don't ever have a reason to kill animals. We don't have to eat them to survive. We can live without meat. If a carnivorous animal depends on meat to survive, it's a different story. But when it comes to us, humans, we don't have to kill animals to eat them, make furcoats out of them, or leather bags or whatever, there's even part of animals being used for nail polish, make up and so many other things. Humans kill animals to sell parts of them as art, or to hang their heads on a wall. It's so cruel how humans stop lives of others just for money! They think money is more important than someone's life (except when it comes to their own life, that's apparently important). Some people even go fishing or hunting for FUN. They kill for fun. 😖Humans are stupid. I'm talking about all these animals that were killed by humans. They deserved to live.
Could very well outlive us
Congrats Brady, the fact that Leon molted means you are doing a great job with the water chemistry. Those of us who have kept these kind of environments know that is no easy task. Kudos!
Is it the environment (water chemistry) of because he’s happy and without stress?
@@xaratran That's the thing, if the water chemistry is right he is happy and without stress because he has everything he needs to survive and thrive.
Awww he's so much brighter now!! Clearly the excellent nutrition you've been giving him has made him a lot healthier.
That green... those reds, oranges, yellows... I never thought a lobster could be this vibrant, nor that I would find it so gorgeous. Good on Leon, and what a fascinating process molting is! Literally shedding your old skin and emerging with a new one, all the previous marks left behind... what an ability. Never realized crustaceans were this amazing.
Clean water and good nutrition I imagine
*I have the same thoughts as you, it's great to see Leon shed his old shell and wounds to have a new body. This is exactly why I decided to bring home a lobster from the restaurant and keep it in a tank (I'll call it Tony). My tank and equipment are being installed. Hopefully Tony will bring back great and sane things like Leon.*
@@ttam1217 I think it might have something to do with his fragility and avoid enemies that must think it will be poisoning
Look up immortal lobsters, they're pretty crazy creatures
@@redditstoriesrelationshipsusa best of luck with Tony! keep us updated
This was amazing to watch. It's almost like watching a National Geographic special. Thanks so much Brady for sharing Leon with us. I've never seen molting before from a lobster and found it fascinating. I'm also very glad that Leon is doing so well. His new shell is absolutely gorgeous too. He's a handsome man.
It's better than NG , cause now we're emotionally invested too 🦞 ❤️
right!!! I've actually never seen a lobster molt before. I love that he saved Leon and that we get to watch him living his life. it's really interesting and heartwarming at the same time. ❤️
Happy for his pristine claws
@@TheKeystoneChannel It was great to see Leon's transformation. I am also preparing a tank and in about 10 days I will rescue a lobster then bring it home to raise it. I plan to call it Tony and hope to witness the same scene at home.
@@redditstoriesrelationshipsusa Do it right and RUclips will give you a steady income 😉
The electric red stripes along his claws are stunning! Way to go Leon and friends! :0
And they also give +5 Speed buff each. Win Win!
his claws looks cool as heck now !
He got the upgraded LED strips
The color on his shell looks incredible! Watching him come out of his old shell was something breathtaking.
Wow, it’s almost like a butterfly, he became a giant grey lobster and now he is colorful and beautiful.❤️
I never saw a lobster molt before, and never thought I would. This was so fascinating to watch, and I was so worried to see Leon fall on his side at first. I was very relieved when he spiraled out of his old shell and we got to see him expand and start eating again. Such beautiful colors, and so shiny! Thank you so much for taking the time to stay with him and care for him, and for sharing his journey with us!
"Thank you so much for taking the time to stay with him and care for him", indeed Myriam, a wonderful human Spirit is Brady.
Greetings from me to you,am very I like your comment ,i love meeting people and having new friends around
I am so emotionally connected with this lobster. Only RUclips would do such a thing. PS I am severely visually impaired. So the describe video element that the amazing narrator adds to the story makes it even that much better as a video and it allows me to connect even more with what’s going on with Leon. Thank you so much.
Brady's narration really adds a whole other dimension to these excellent videos.
Lobsters live a long time (some as long as humans) so it’s definitely fine to get an attachment to one. Leon should last many years hopefully with a well kept home.
Cool perspective man! This will actually help my communication!
My son is also visually impaired, and I agree that the narration is so immensely helpful!!!
That’s great how much you are getting out of the videos and the help you get from the creator. These videos are really important to me too. I’m not visually impaired but I’m autistic 🧩 and staying in the house for 2+ years has caused my depression to increase dramatically. I am unable to leave my house. I have everything delivered. I can only walk my crabby spaniel 🐶 a little bit on my very short dead end street. The virus 🦠 has wrecked my life. I live across the street from the grocery and I will only go there when I’m so out of food I can’t go on. I will go for food for the dog but if I don’t have food I don’t care. 👍☮️🦞❤️
I don't know know why Leon is so fascinating to watch, but my two kitties (Leonardo il cour de Leone and Theda-san the Magnificent Samurai) I love him! I also love to listen to your narration and see te other wonderful, fascinating creatures around you. I wish you and all your babies the best! I'm watching from central CA. 😻😻🤠
I love how much empathy you show for Leon while still being careful not to anthropomorphize him too much. It makes me so happy to see someone love a critter that is so different from them.
Very true! Tired of anthropomorphizing pets. If I see one more “fur-baby” I’m gonna commit a war crime
@@Lucretia916 why are you tired of it?
@@HYPERxSONICxFANx2012 people tend to over humanize their pets to try to justify their let's behavior. Like when, for example, a dog is bored and chews up the couch after being left alone. The people who anthropomorphize their dog will say it's revenge for leaving the dog home alone, but an educated animal trainer will know that it's just boredom.
1000th like is mine
@@baeahmed3997 it’s actually mine lol
Wow. He could've been someone's dinner. Instead, he's thriving, MOLTING even, thanks to you and your kindness. Thank you for keeping us updated on Leon!
I feel bad for the other lobsters where Leon was...
I can't believe my first thought this morning was "oh yes ! some news from Leon ! "
That molting was very impressive, I'm glad he could do this in your safe environment. It seems to be a very dangerous time for lobster
It is.
So glad he got his mobility and full sensory array back. Watching the first video and seeing the antennae cut short made me wonder what his experience was like with that limitation.
Yeah Martin, that’s a very good question.
@@Bradybrandwood
I don’t understand how a full length antenna grows inside one that has been cut short! Wtf. How is that possible??
Watching a lobster, who would've been cooked and eaten just a few months ago, thrive and grow truly is amazing. I never thought I'd say anything along the lines of this, but I really love Leon :)
Me too!!
@@thatsme2262 it’s gonna be awkward to eat one again after so much emotional investment into Leon.
he should return the shell to the supermarket and say there is something wrong with the lobster they sold him, juts to see their reaction
AVICII ♥️
I like your profile pic. Going on 4 years since his death.
Not the same specie, not the same world, but ... yeah
I also feel Leon and Brady are advocating something for all the ones whom stay at the supermarket.
The fact that he shed so easily just shows how well he’s being taken care of. Great job and thank u so much for sharing!!!
That was an easy molt??? I can only imagine what a hard one would be like then!
really? Is that how it works?
Brady, I think you may love Leon! A lot! I bet it was hard to watch his first molt. Molting is hard on animals. They can die from it. Leon did an excellent job and so did his dad. Staying up with him to make sure he's ok is such a dad thing to do! ❤️🦞
It's harder on animals in the wild, since that's prime prey opportunity, but if left alone it's completely survivable
@@emilymulcahy if it's a bad molt they can easily hurt themselves trying to escape. same thing with reptiles
@@sorcererCermet again, it's not the same as a captive animal, yes some things happen, but if left alone and the animal is healthy it's fine
@@emilymulcahy I totally agree. I watch a lot of tarantula videos. And they can die from a bad molt. That's what I was thinking about. I know Leon is a lobster. But molting is molting, I guess. ☺️
@@emilymulcahy what im saying applies to wild animal btw, wasnt talking about captive animals
Wow his colors are beautiful! Such a bright red on the new claws
I think it’s time to write a children’s book - Adventures of Leon. There are some great life lessons to communicate through Leon!
Nobody wants your books.
It’s 2022, nobody reads books dummy
@@Lemon_poster Some peoples does , like children , except if you gave them an ipad which is not good for a young age .
Also digital books are a thing , or even a comics for the new generation , it could be a beautiful story of a lobster to tell :))
@@lauriepoune any askers?
@@Lemon_poster Uhm no, I’m like literally in high school and I love reading and so do most people I know-