@Bradybrandwood So wow Alexa just told me that Leon can live 20-80 years. That’s quite the range. Have you put him in your will? Just curious because in the parrot world, some of our larger birds can live 80+ and are willed down the family line.
Looks to me someone's doing alil something in them caves..you be very careful you don't know what you could "bring" back home with you..its not a joke..I didn't see any markings so that's sum what of a good sign but many x there very hidden..but also yah you don't want an angry bigfoot either..lol😂
Your friend is funny.. but that's the differenc between the English and the Americans - An American thinks 200 years is a long time and an Englishman thinks 200 miles is a long way. :-)
Is it just me, but does Leon's beautiful coloring seem to change every time Brady uploads a new Leon update? He has a brighter stunning turquoise blue on him. Leon is one handsome dude..thriving and healthy!
@@whitefalcon630 Yes, an enchanting lobster fellow. I don’t know why it is, but I watched the first Leon video and was captivated by it. I don’t understand how his face/mouth works, and his giant claws are so intimidating, but his little feet on the back look like he’s wearing high heels and it makes me smile. He’s so other-worldly and fascinating. You probably think I’m nuts but I’ve become very attached to this creature and enjoy every new part to his story.
Now that he's had several rounds of molting, he is unidentifiable with his old self. Congrats, Brady. You really unlocked his beauty. I love the blue. So handsome.
I had to snicker at Brady saying he gets seafood sets from the same place he got Leon... As he was sold as seafood... Tho I am very glad to get to see Leon living the good life.... He really got me thinking about Lobsters, Crabs and Shrimp as more then just dumb animals to eat...
@@jonathanbair523 All creatures are intelligent within the capacity they are created. Observing them live their life is a good thing. Admittedly Leon is in a tank but considering he was on a seafood shelf ready to be boil or freeze to death I will make an exception. I hate zoos only been to one, it was enuff for me to know that no animals should be kept in cages especially those thats on top of the food chain. Will never forget my direct eye contact with a tiger in a dug out shocks me to the core. I couldn’t go any further turn back & waited for my friends by the zebra’s containment..at least they don’t look as miserable. Never will enter a zoo or support one
@@H_A_L_7 They say lobsters gain a pound for every 10 years of their life so he'd just have to weigh him. Considering he got it from a supermarket, and those are pretty much always like 1-1.5lbs, I'd say he's probably pushing 15-20 years or so. In the wild, assuming they don't get caught or eaten young, they can live up to 100 years he's gonna be around for some time. Although, there isn't much on keeping lobsters in captivity afaik, so maybe he'll live longer or less time. Hard to say really. Lobsters can in theory keep growing and aging forever since they have negligible sinesance (they effectively can't die of old age), and the only limiter on their age is their ability to molt which becomes increasingly difficult as they get bigger and bigger.
Brady, I really appreciate how you enrich Leon’s experiences. Glad to see more nature footage. Those bats are beautiful, not the bugs. (Edit for spelling)
I enjoyed him taking us to the caves. I'm not one to go in one. I'd be worried about a cave in. Thank you for this video. I have never seen clams dig in the sand before. I enjoyed watching this also.
In addition to our Leon updates/kitty adventure videos, I love Brady's outdoor exploring segments. I'm pretty claustrophobic, but I somehow really enjoyed when he went into those caves..I learn something new every time Brady puts a new vid up. Those bats sleeping in the cave were adorable..but poor little bat that was found dead 😔.
Not sure if anyone has mentioned this, but bats commonly carry rabies. Here in CA, it is super common for them to be infected with rabies (not sure about where you are). But....rabies is nearly 100% fatal. Brady, please call your state Department of Public Health to see if you need the immune globulin injection and the multi-dose immunization protocol. In CA, you would receive both if you handled a dead bat.
When you fed Leon with the "grabber", you mentioned he would hold it with one claw and take the food with other. I see the crabs displaying the same behavior.
I came to watch initially for Leon but stayed for your intelligent interesting observations. Your content and lovely nature are addictive Brady. Thank you for showing us your wonderful environment and the creatures you share it with.
I love how Leon is changing color. He is becoming quite handsome as he acquires a blue hue and I had no idea those clams were alive, since you got them in a supermarket.
Yep, learned that from a lobster fishing channel I follow too. Yeah I know...but they educate too and they can't keep the bigger ones. They caught one they thought was probably 100 due to his weight (1lb per 7 years I think he said) and his claws not really functioning well (likely from no longer molting). Gave him a fish and sent him back home.
I remember the very first video about Leon. This channel has grown and evolved so nicely. The one unexpected thing from following this adventure is I can't eat lobster anymore
I can't even walk by the Lobster Tank at the grocery store anymore. I have to look the other way if I must go by it. I hate that they have the Salmon right next to it. So once in awhile it's difficult to avoid seeing. And I hate that the Lobsters are alive in that tank for weeks with no food or ability to eat for so long, Rather inhumane. Don't know why Lobsters get a pass by the Humane Society.
@@pattii55 I don’t know why you you guys eat other animals... maybe you need to watch videos about them too to have compassion about them and think deeper on what you put in your mouth?
@@anti-ethniccleansing465 Actually, animals eat other animals on a regular basis. Called "The Food Chain." Have you ever watched an animal kill another animal to eat it? They aren't as kind about it as we attempt to be in most cases (I acknowledge some horror stories in slaughter houses). I draw the line at boiling an animal alive, as they do with Lobsters.
The fact that Leon was helping the clam bury itself blew my mind!! Not only did he know what a clam is and that it needs to bury itself in the sand, but he wanted to help it?! An act of lobster compassion?! Maybe he wants to cultivate it like you said and treat it as a pet or plant, but it's completely possible that he sees the clam as its own living thing with needs and desires. That's amazing!
It's possible he was just burying left-over food debris, which is something lobsters do. They have a good sense of smell/taste so it's entirely possible that Leon knows it's not just a rock.
@DissedRedEngie True. But we could all see that the lobster purposefully pushed sand towards the clam that he noticed was burying itself. What is your theory as to why he did that?
@@DissedRedEngie Idk what exactly you consider overly anthropomorphizing, but Leon clearly recognizes the clam is alive, sees the siphon, does not attack them, is intrigued, and for some reason throws sand on them. I'm not saying this is specifically to help them, but it also isn't random behavior.
I've had 24 Cherrystone clams in my lobster tank for the last two years...he pushes them around a bit. Never did open one. I tried oysters - he broke them up. No idea what else I can put in that he won't destroy. If I had a mini-crab like you did, he'd kill it for sure. Anyway, Cherrystone clams filter 50 gallons of water a day, so they are good for its filtration.
I think Leon is gardening. Those two were too big and tough to eat, so he put them where they can dig in and breed some tiny clams for him. Very smart. His blues are looking so intense now, very cool. This made me kind of want to try just keeping clams as pets, they seem pretty low maintenance.
I like how the little crabs are like "Oh god!" when the giant, plastic pincher descends from the heavens, but then are immediately like "Oh, sweet! Food!" and grab it without hesitation.
What a lovely video! "Lron and the Giant Clams" sounds like the title of a children's book. Have you ever thought about contacting grade schools to partner withe them in sharing Leon's story and your woodland adventures? Urban children in particular would have no experience in raising shellfish or exploring a forest. You are such a gentle, humorous and informative person that younger children would love you as much as I do
@16:56 The spider is likely Dolomedes tenebrosus. A fishing spider, and arboreal (normally living in trees). Very interesting to see it living in the dark at the back of a mine.
Greetings from the UK, where I know plenty of people who live in houses that are hundreds of years old. I once heard someone say that the difference between Americans and British is Americans think 100 years is a long time, the British think 100 miles is a long way.
Your close ups of Leon are spectacular. The colour, clarity and frame fill just are adorable, and very skilful. Thanks for finding, creating and showing the big boy to us all. Much kudos for keeping the little crabs alive too!
So now you’ve got clams to boost your water filtration efficiency. Cool! Another tasty type of sea animal free to live safe from more effective predators.
Man I don't know how you do it, every time a new episode comes out I'm always excited to see how the great Brady and Lord Leon are doing! Lol You're content is always appreciated Brady, keep up the great work!
I would never be able to go into a cave like that... Just the thought of all those bugs and spiders scuttling around makes me shiver. I would feel itchy for the rest of the day worrying about bugs crawling on me.
I'm just back from 3 days in a log cabin in a forest - this is Britain, so when i say Forest, think small wood to you - and I nearly wet myself with excitement on seeing a deer. A solitary Roe deer. Well, actually, the bum of a deer, as it bounced away from me. For this privilege I paid £650 - that's $820 to you. I watch your videos in awe. You live in such a beautiful place. You literally go out your back door and enjoy the most stunning scenery. Thank you for sharing your experiences - I loved your exploration of the bat cave - though rather you than me with all those spider crickets (luckily we don't have those here!). Leon is looking fabulous, and I Iove how you protected the little crab. Your videos are compulsory viewing!
Be careful of exploring in the mines. I don't know about Georgia, but I know it's illegal in California to go into the old mine shafts, not to mention dangerous- there's weakened walls, abandoned equipment, pockets of toxic gases, wild animals, and yes, sometimes hostile people hiding out in there. Doesn't stop some people I know from still doing it, but I worry for them every time.
I love how Leon is turning blue!❤ He looks so much better & healthier than he did when you first got him. Kisses to Jet. And I love bats too. Great video!
AWHHH Leon is SO compassionate!!! he likes friends...what a keeper.. 19:41 just like when he was smaller and sharing his food with the fish that Jumped on his food and ate it he let them have it. He needs partner to love
Thank you for sharing the bats!! I'm not surprised they weren't in the first cave you visited, the reason bats spend their time upside down is that the majority of species lack the ability to take flight from the ground and so they hang in places that they can easily drop down and start flying from. These are a few meters up so that there's more space/time for them to be able to start flying and not smack into the floor.
Is amazing to see how vibrant Leon's gotten. He used to be that red/black that you see on grocery store lobsters, and now he's turned such a beautiful blue. Its neat what he did with the clams, I wonder if a marine biologist or similar expert would be able to shed light on that behavior. And Brady, for future reference, any time you see a dead (or live) bat you should NOT touch it with your bare hands! They can carry dangerous diseases like rabies and it's more dangerous than it's worth.
Leon is always so beautiful to me but oh my word those wee bats were just so precious. I absolutely LOVE bats so much so thank you for showing them to us Brady ❤❤
It's always great to see Leon. Those bats were special treat to see too. Thank you, Tell Leon He's the best lobster On the Internet. Might boost his Ego. as if he needs it boosted lol
It's always fun to just watch the critters in or out of the tank, doing what they do. Leon seems to always have something going on. Actually, Leon was looking a little bored, just sorta sitting there in his little corner. Those big clams were just what he needed to give his lobster brain something to do!
I come for the sea critters and stay for that music. I love the atmosphere it creates! I like how you can kind of tell Leon knew the first large clam would take a minute and make him vulnerable, so he tries to intimidate the possible threat (his reflection) .
Hi Brady and Leon, Leon looks wonderful. So healthy. He’s come a long way since his rescue from the Supermarket. Wonderful job Dad. Love from, New Jersey. 🙋🏼😉💋❤️
Leon never fails to surprise! Now he is the Giant Clam Overlord 😅... helping one of them out too! The tunnel adventure was awesome. I used to be such a random explorer but most of the Nature around me is vanishing...so glad you share your adventures with like minded souls...
Brady's voice is so calming! Not monotone making it boring.... i appreciate him bringing his professionalism into this VLOG. THE MUSIC is always anticipated and enjoyed as well: we KNOW it's LEON TIME! THANK YOU, Brady
Leon ''helping'' bury the clams is such a fascinating behavior ! I wonder what he's trying to do. At least he seems to not consider them food, I guess he would be either trying to open them up or pushing them towards the dirty dishes section...
I am an avid follower of your videos. You outdid yourself with this one. Everything from bats to clams with Leon taking center stage. The old mining tunnels with the bats were a rare treat.
I cant believe how BLUE Leon is now...and how he's gotten more and more blue, and/or any more vibrant, lively colors, as opposed to what im sure 99% of people would say is a lobster color--- some shades of red, red/dark orange....a few blacks, deep maroon... Of course we have the old cliché of a bad Sunburn, and "he looked like a lobster," which...damn...after being on this journey with BB & Leon... makes me feel dirty and evil realizing that the RED in that metaphor is of course from when a big old lobster is plopped down in front of our faces; the bright, but bold red all over, because ...well... aaaah... yall know... But um, anyway... it's just kinda surreal to think that what we see in a lobster tank is where our minds go when thinking of the color of a lobster. But I guess that's sadly actually the color of an unhealthy, unable to thrive, color reflective of captivity. After all this time here on this channel, seeing how BLUE and actually beautifully blend-colored Leon is, it's seems quite likely this is what a "free range," healthy lobster is supposed to be!
These types of night flying bats don't have the best eyesight, but their hearing and sense of smell is good enough that, in combination with the light you bring, they absolutely know you're there! Depending on the time of year, they'll use this tunnel for a campsite, and during winter for a proper bedroom. Perhaps, as long as the giant clams aren't stealing his food, and they're not edible, they're just house guests to Leon? Obviously, in nature, their style if filter feeding serves a function, which it may do, here, too! It'd be interesting to see if these clams have any kind of impact on the water!
I have always had the softest heart for animals, but even I was surprised at how much I felt that heart in my throat when the little crab was caught out! I knew you’d save him, LeonPapa Brady, but the relief was palpable at my house when you did. Thank you for your wonderful channel and beautiful content. To visit with Leon really is to enter an oasis of peace (unless you’re a wayward crab, of course!)
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@Bradybrandwood So wow Alexa just told me that Leon can live 20-80 years. That’s quite the range. Have you put him in your will? Just curious because in the parrot world, some of our larger birds can live 80+ and are willed down the family line.
that freddy jacket is scary, let us know if you see any chicken of the woods or dryads saddles!
Looks to me someone's doing alil something in them caves..you be very careful you don't know what you could "bring" back home with you..its not a joke..I didn't see any markings so that's sum what of a good sign but many x there very hidden..but also yah you don't want an angry bigfoot either..lol😂
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Your friend is funny.. but that's the differenc between the English and the Americans - An American thinks 200 years is a long time and an Englishman thinks 200 miles is a long way. :-)
Is it just me, but does Leon's beautiful coloring seem to change every time Brady uploads a new Leon update? He has a brighter stunning turquoise blue on him. Leon is one handsome dude..thriving and healthy!
I noticed, too, that his blue is more vibrant! Almost an electric blue… He’s amazing!
Yes I agree!!
Are we talking about a shellfish?
@@whitefalcon630
Yes, an enchanting lobster fellow. I don’t know why it is, but I watched the first Leon video and was captivated by it. I don’t understand how his face/mouth works, and his giant claws are so intimidating, but his little feet on the back look like he’s wearing high heels and it makes me smile. He’s so other-worldly and fascinating. You probably think I’m nuts but I’ve become very attached to this creature and enjoy every new part to his story.
Yup
Was just saying Leon looking very handsome
Now that he's had several rounds of molting, he is unidentifiable with his old self. Congrats, Brady. You really unlocked his beauty. I love the blue. So handsome.
He definitely looks alot different!
Yeah! The blue on his shell is so cool! I wonder if more will shift towards blue eventually.
Leon's still livin' large, we love to see it!
How old is he now
Started watching from when he got Leon off the supermarket
He’s now 674K subs
Brandy is doing a fine job as their caregiver. It is probably a lot more work than we see. I have been enjoying his content from day one.
I had to snicker at Brady saying he gets seafood sets from the same place he got Leon... As he was sold as seafood... Tho I am very glad to get to see Leon living the good life.... He really got me thinking about Lobsters, Crabs and Shrimp as more then just dumb animals to eat...
@@jonathanbair523
All creatures are intelligent within the capacity they are created. Observing them live their life is a good thing. Admittedly Leon is in a tank but considering he was on a seafood shelf ready to be boil or freeze to death I will make an exception. I hate zoos only been to one, it was enuff for me to know that no animals should be kept in cages especially those thats on top of the food chain. Will never forget my direct eye contact with a tiger in a dug out shocks me to the core. I couldn’t go any further turn back & waited for my friends by the zebra’s containment..at least they don’t look as miserable. Never will enter a zoo or support one
@@H_A_L_7 They say lobsters gain a pound for every 10 years of their life so he'd just have to weigh him. Considering he got it from a supermarket, and those are pretty much always like 1-1.5lbs, I'd say he's probably pushing 15-20 years or so. In the wild, assuming they don't get caught or eaten young, they can live up to 100 years he's gonna be around for some time. Although, there isn't much on keeping lobsters in captivity afaik, so maybe he'll live longer or less time. Hard to say really. Lobsters can in theory keep growing and aging forever since they have negligible sinesance (they effectively can't die of old age), and the only limiter on their age is their ability to molt which becomes increasingly difficult as they get bigger and bigger.
I love how these vlogs are never just about Leon. I enjoy the variety.
Agreed. Sometimes I might skip a section but generally enjoy watching it all!
I'm just here for Leon, but it's super easy to skip around, so I have no reason to complain.
Come for Leon, stay for cats and nature!
Yes😊
Leon gets more and more beautiful with every molt. Thank you Brady we appreciate these series!
Have you seen all the places with a bluish sheen? With leopard spots!
Brady, I really appreciate how you enrich Leon’s experiences. Glad to see more nature footage. Those bats are beautiful, not the bugs. (Edit for spelling)
Absolutely ❤
I enjoyed him taking us to the caves. I'm not one to go in one. I'd be worried about a cave in. Thank you for this video.
I have never seen clams dig in the sand before. I enjoyed watching this also.
Leon is wet bugs
Bugs are pretty amazing. And very necessary.
Approximately how many bats did you find?
I wish that more of the internet were like this. I feel like I'm part of a family here.
You said that perfectly. ❤
Howdy, cousin. Long time, no see!😊
Omg! We’re the Brady Bunch! Hahaha! ❤
😅😂🤣😍 yes, The Brady Bunch
Check out howie the crab!
In addition to our Leon updates/kitty adventure videos, I love Brady's outdoor exploring segments. I'm pretty claustrophobic, but I somehow really enjoyed when he went into those caves..I learn something new every time Brady puts a new vid up. Those bats sleeping in the cave were adorable..but poor little bat that was found dead 😔.
Not sure if anyone has mentioned this, but bats commonly carry rabies. Here in CA, it is super common for them to be infected with rabies (not sure about where you are). But....rabies is nearly 100% fatal. Brady, please call your state Department of Public Health to see if you need the immune globulin injection and the multi-dose immunization protocol. In CA, you would receive both if you handled a dead bat.
same here in NYS!
Oddly, this is the first time I've seen clams dig into the sand. Quiet fascinating.
Me too! I did not know they did that. 😊
@@lisawarsh-chartier9473 Well, I knew because as I child I use to dig them up. I just didn't know how they managed to get under the sand at the beach.
Me too. They're so freakin' alien looking. Fascinating.
Me too! I had no idea they did that or had little siphons sticking up! Fascinating!
Seriously though… How do they do that!?!
And what/how do they EAT?!
When you fed Leon with the "grabber", you mentioned he would hold it with one claw and take the food with other. I see the crabs displaying the same behavior.
I came to watch initially for Leon but stayed for your intelligent interesting observations. Your content and lovely nature are addictive Brady. Thank you for showing us your wonderful environment and the creatures you share it with.
Apparently I am not the only one who is noticing that Leon's colors constantly seem to get more vibrant. Absolutely beautiful!
20:00 Leon helping the clam burry itself was so cute lmao
I don’t know what his goal was, but I’ll just imagine that he was trying to help his pet.
I love how Leon is changing color. He is becoming quite handsome as he acquires a blue hue and I had no idea those clams were alive, since you got them in a supermarket.
If dead they would be open and should not be eaten
That's where Leon came from !
SERIOUSLY?
SEAFOOD MARKET!!
NOT SUPERMARKET!!
@@LathropLdST
Ok ok 😁
they can only be sold live..if they die and aren’t frozen or cooked, they’re bad
Leon is a phenomenon. And damn his claws are looking swole. After his next molt, he's going to be even more hulked up.
Just found out how long lobsters can live. He potentially could outlive all of us!
They are pretty much immortal, it's pretty cool
If we help him molt when he gets really big, he'll eventually become a giant leviathan lobster god for us to worship.
I hope Brady has legacy planning in place for Leon ❤ He really could outlive all of us!
They only die because they get exhausted from moulting in their later years which is in the 100s so yeah lobsters are immortal
Yep, learned that from a lobster fishing channel I follow too. Yeah I know...but they educate too and they can't keep the bigger ones. They caught one they thought was probably 100 due to his weight (1lb per 7 years I think he said) and his claws not really functioning well (likely from no longer molting). Gave him a fish and sent him back home.
I remember the very first video about Leon. This channel has grown and evolved so nicely. The one unexpected thing from following this adventure is I can't eat lobster anymore
I know what you mean. A while ago, a cooking show I watch regularly had a recipe for lobster rolls, and all I could think was, "You cannibals!"
I can't even walk by the Lobster Tank at the grocery store anymore. I have to look the other way if I must go by it. I hate that they have the Salmon right next to it. So once in awhile it's difficult to avoid seeing. And I hate that the Lobsters are alive in that tank for weeks with no food or ability to eat for so long, Rather inhumane. Don't know why Lobsters get a pass by the Humane Society.
Eat barnacles tastes just like lobster
@@pattii55
I don’t know why you you guys eat other animals... maybe you need to watch videos about them too to have compassion about them and think deeper on what you put in your mouth?
@@anti-ethniccleansing465 Actually, animals eat other animals on a regular basis. Called "The Food Chain." Have you ever watched an animal kill another animal to eat it? They aren't as kind about it as we attempt to be in most cases (I acknowledge some horror stories in slaughter houses). I draw the line at boiling an animal alive, as they do with Lobsters.
The fact that Leon was helping the clam bury itself blew my mind!! Not only did he know what a clam is and that it needs to bury itself in the sand, but he wanted to help it?! An act of lobster compassion?! Maybe he wants to cultivate it like you said and treat it as a pet or plant, but it's completely possible that he sees the clam as its own living thing with needs and desires. That's amazing!
leon may simply know that having clams around is good, because they filter the water
It's possible he was just burying left-over food debris, which is something lobsters do. They have a good sense of smell/taste so it's entirely possible that Leon knows it's not just a rock.
let's not anthropomorphize the lobster too much.
@DissedRedEngie True. But we could all see that the lobster purposefully pushed sand towards the clam that he noticed was burying itself. What is your theory as to why he did that?
@@DissedRedEngie Idk what exactly you consider overly anthropomorphizing, but Leon clearly recognizes the clam is alive, sees the siphon, does not attack them, is intrigued, and for some reason throws sand on them. I'm not saying this is specifically to help them, but it also isn't random behavior.
It's very interesting how Leon treats those clams...like pets. ❤
Leon the Luckiest lobster alive.Love the kitties also as I have a bunch of strays too.
This has to be one of the most interesting channels on YT.
So glad my son told me about you.
Hi Dad!
I'm not your dad; the mailman is.
19:57 "sleep tight clammy" and tucks her in with a blanket of sand haha gold
I've had 24 Cherrystone clams in my lobster tank for the last two years...he pushes them around a bit. Never did open one. I tried oysters - he broke them up. No idea what else I can put in that he won't destroy. If I had a mini-crab like you did, he'd kill it for sure. Anyway, Cherrystone clams filter 50 gallons of water a day, so they are good for its filtration.
Leon surviving and thriving it's awesome! ❤ Thanks Brady You're most awesome.😊
Awesome cleigh! Thank you so much for watching, much appreciated. ✌️✌️✌️🦞
I think Leon is gardening. Those two were too big and tough to eat, so he put them where they can dig in and breed some tiny clams for him. Very smart. His blues are looking so intense now, very cool. This made me kind of want to try just keeping clams as pets, they seem pretty low maintenance.
Oh and Jet is looking great! I didn't expect him to become such a floof. Freya is really pretty, too. Is she starting to warm up to you at all?
Who would’ve thought I would follow a channel to watch the progress of a lobster bought from a grocery store!😆 absolutely love Leon!
Hanging out with you and Leon is the most soothing 24 minutes of my day.
Oh I LOVE bats! Thank you so much for checking on them and being so respectful! 🖤🦇
Same here, they looked so adorable! He was right about me wanting to pet one 😆
Me too ❤
Watching Leon and friends just makes me so happy and for a few moments I forget all my troubles.
Most definitely,very therapeutic! Thanks.
Right?
I Missed ya, Leon!
Me to 😎👍
I like how the little crabs are like "Oh god!" when the giant, plastic pincher descends from the heavens, but then are immediately like "Oh, sweet! Food!" and grab it without hesitation.
What a lovely video! "Lron and the Giant Clams" sounds like the title of a children's book. Have you ever thought about contacting grade schools to partner withe them in sharing Leon's story and your woodland adventures? Urban children in particular would have no experience in raising shellfish or exploring a forest. You are such a gentle, humorous and informative person that younger children would love you as much as I do
We HAVE MENTIONED a few times that there IS a "BOOK SERIES" evolving around LEON.
HOPE IT HAPPENS 🤞🏼
@16:56 The spider is likely Dolomedes tenebrosus. A fishing spider, and arboreal (normally living in trees). Very interesting to see it living in the dark at the back of a mine.
I hope the clams have a good life. After meeting Leon on TH-cam, all fishes and crustaceans are precious. :D
Greetings from the UK, where I know plenty of people who live in houses that are hundreds of years old. I once heard someone say that the difference between Americans and British is Americans think 100 years is a long time, the British think 100 miles is a long way.
Haaaaaaaa haaaaaaaa that’s funny and pretty accurate. 😅
Your close ups of Leon are spectacular. The colour, clarity and frame fill just are adorable, and very skilful. Thanks for finding, creating and showing the big boy to us all.
Much kudos for keeping the little crabs alive too!
Leon is BEAUTIFUL with all his vibrant colors right now! My goodness.
So now you’ve got clams to boost your water filtration efficiency. Cool! Another tasty type of sea animal free to live safe from more effective predators.
How precious was that when he helped the clam bury itself 🥹
I've been watching Leon since the first video. It's amazing how much he has transformed into a beautiful lobster!
Man I don't know how you do it, every time a new episode comes out I'm always excited to see how the great Brady and Lord Leon are doing! Lol
You're content is always appreciated Brady, keep up the great work!
The three legged cat is turning out to be quite unusual cat too. That big white mane he has.
Bats are one of my favorite animals. Thank you so much for sharing!!!! They are so underappreciated and incredibly adorable. THIS IS SO COOL!
Oh my gosh Jett has a beautiful gray mane now! He grew up so pretty 🤗🤗
Leon’s interaction with the clams is interesting.
I can't get over how pretty and healthy he looks. Thanks for being a good friend to him :)
Leons blue is beautiful! He is looking really healthy Brady.
I would never be able to go into a cave like that... Just the thought of all those bugs and spiders scuttling around makes me shiver. I would feel itchy for the rest of the day worrying about bugs crawling on me.
I'm just back from 3 days in a log cabin in a forest - this is Britain, so when i say Forest, think small wood to you - and I nearly wet myself with excitement on seeing a deer. A solitary Roe deer. Well, actually, the bum of a deer, as it bounced away from me. For this privilege I paid £650 - that's $820 to you. I watch your videos in awe. You live in such a beautiful place. You literally go out your back door and enjoy the most stunning scenery. Thank you for sharing your experiences - I loved your exploration of the bat cave - though rather you than me with all those spider crickets (luckily we don't have those here!). Leon is looking fabulous, and I Iove how you protected the little crab. Your videos are compulsory viewing!
This is the beauty of OUR USA... wherever we travel WITHIN our Country, there is guaranteed diversity. 🤗❣️
I have anxiety and insomnia. Your videos are very calming
Always good to check in with the animal friends. Bats are so cool. Glad to see Leon so bright and healthy!
16:56 A lovely fishing spider (Dolomedes).
Be careful of exploring in the mines. I don't know about Georgia, but I know it's illegal in California to go into the old mine shafts, not to mention dangerous- there's weakened walls, abandoned equipment, pockets of toxic gases, wild animals, and yes, sometimes hostile people hiding out in there. Doesn't stop some people I know from still doing it, but I worry for them every time.
19:30 This close up of Leon is really cool. He looks beautiful in blue!
Your videos make me feel as curious and calm as I was when I was a kid
They make me feel this way too! So calming and wholesome :)
Wow, Leon's turning blue! He's really beautiful now.
9:15 British viewer here. Today I also visited an abandoned mine. This one in the U.K. was a Neolithic flint mine and was around 4,500 years old.
I truly enjoy watching the antics of Leon!! Such a unique tunnel system in your area, just love nature and you have it in abundance!!
THAT'S SO CUTE!!!! Leon helping out his new clam friend ❤🦞❤
He’s definitely treasuring those clams as gifts 😂😂😂 such a sentimental lobster ❤
I really love how you started with just Leon, and now you have this whole ecosystem of aquatic creatures.
and the cats and Koi
I really appreciate you picking up the balloons
Wonderful nature observations and photography . Your humorous narrative makes this series magnetic .Thanks so much 😊
Leon's living the good life! Thanks, Brady for being such an amazing human.
I love how Leon is turning blue!❤ He looks so much better & healthier than he did when you first got him. Kisses to Jet. And I love bats too. Great video!
AWHHH Leon is SO compassionate!!! he likes friends...what a keeper.. 19:41 just like when he was smaller and sharing his food with the fish that Jumped on his food and ate it he let them have it. He needs partner to love
I love how this feels like a pen pal writing to a friend. It’s very calming and nostalgic.
Thank you for sharing the bats!! I'm not surprised they weren't in the first cave you visited, the reason bats spend their time upside down is that the majority of species lack the ability to take flight from the ground and so they hang in places that they can easily drop down and start flying from. These are a few meters up so that there's more space/time for them to be able to start flying and not smack into the floor.
Leon and the Bivalves would be a good name for a psychedelic space-rock group
Love it! 🤩
Is amazing to see how vibrant Leon's gotten. He used to be that red/black that you see on grocery store lobsters, and now he's turned such a beautiful blue.
Its neat what he did with the clams, I wonder if a marine biologist or similar expert would be able to shed light on that behavior.
And Brady, for future reference, any time you see a dead (or live) bat you should NOT touch it with your bare hands! They can carry dangerous diseases like rabies and it's more dangerous than it's worth.
I can't sleep and I get a NEW leon adventure fresh off the press? You are a true hero Brady! Thanks so much
Leon is always so beautiful to me but oh my word those wee bats were just so precious. I absolutely LOVE bats so much so thank you for showing them to us Brady ❤❤
Coyo I agree! That was such a fun day hike adventure! I was surprised those bats let me get so close to them.
It's always great to see Leon. Those bats were special treat to see too. Thank you, Tell Leon He's the best lobster On the Internet. Might boost his Ego. as if he needs it boosted lol
It's always fun to just watch the critters in or out of the tank, doing what they do.
Leon seems to always have something going on. Actually, Leon was looking a little bored, just sorta sitting there in his little corner.
Those big clams were just what he needed to give his lobster brain something to do!
With every new video, Leon looks more vibrant and healthy. What a gorgeous fellow!
I like how gentle you are with feeding your crabs. And how gentle they are with grabbing food.
Leon is so handsome. He looks so happy & healthy and has such beautiful colors. I'm glad he has buddies in there to keep him company.
I come for the sea critters and stay for that music. I love the atmosphere it creates! I like how you can kind of tell Leon knew the first large clam would take a minute and make him vulnerable, so he tries to intimidate the possible threat (his reflection) .
Leon's blue markings are really pretty! Missed hearing the Leon theme song. Our kitties send your's Meows from Memphis, TN! Keep up the great work!~
Hope Tennessee is recovering from the horrible tornadoes 🙏🙏🏾🙏🏼
@@meeofcourse4152 Thanks so much we're safe but they're in our prayers too, and Oklahoma too.
Just loved your bit on the bats. As a member of the bat conservation trust in the U.K., thank you for checking on them and not touching them❤
It's neat how Leon helped bury one of the clams. Wasn't expecting that at all.
happy to see Leon is doing well!
Hi Brady and Leon,
Leon looks wonderful. So healthy. He’s come a long way since his rescue from the Supermarket. Wonderful job Dad. Love from, New Jersey. 🙋🏼😉💋❤️
I love the vibe of a Leon video, and the music is always perfect
The bats were so cute. I wonder if the clams will help keep the tank clean? Thank you Brady for it all.
Leon never fails to surprise! Now he is the Giant Clam Overlord 😅... helping one of them out too!
The tunnel adventure was awesome. I used to be such a random explorer but most of the Nature around me is vanishing...so glad you share your adventures with like minded souls...
14:40 "big guy, turn off the lights, were trying to sleep here!" 😄
Brady's voice is so calming! Not monotone making it boring.... i appreciate him bringing his professionalism into this VLOG.
THE MUSIC is always anticipated and enjoyed as well: we KNOW it's LEON TIME!
THANK YOU, Brady
Leon's looking nice, his color is vibrant, you can tell he's happy and healthy.
Another amazing look into a little planet full of interesting critters just living their best lives thanks to you!
Leon ''helping'' bury the clams is such a fascinating behavior ! I wonder what he's trying to do. At least he seems to not consider them food, I guess he would be either trying to open them up or pushing them towards the dirty dishes section...
This is the experiment Brady was going for.....
Leons' has got a bunch of beautiful blues. He's a handsome gentleman.
The shots of Leon today are really vivid, colours are beautiful.
I am an avid follower of your videos. You outdid yourself with this one. Everything from bats to clams with Leon taking center stage. The old mining tunnels with the bats were a rare treat.
I purchased a coffee/tea mug and it is so nicely made. I love this channel and love helping to support Leon and the animals!
Leon is so colourful he might as well be a lobster/mantis shrimp hybrid. Definitely a healthy, happy lobby.
I cant believe how BLUE Leon is now...and how he's gotten more and more blue, and/or any more vibrant, lively colors, as opposed to what im sure 99% of people would say is a lobster color--- some shades of red, red/dark orange....a few blacks, deep maroon...
Of course we have the old cliché of a bad Sunburn, and "he looked like a lobster," which...damn...after being on this journey with BB & Leon... makes me feel dirty and evil realizing that the RED in that metaphor is of course from when a big old lobster is plopped down in front of our faces; the bright, but bold red all over, because ...well... aaaah... yall know...
But um, anyway... it's just kinda surreal to think that what we see in a lobster tank is where our minds go when thinking of the color of a lobster.
But I guess that's sadly actually the color of an unhealthy, unable to thrive, color reflective of captivity.
After all this time here on this channel, seeing how BLUE and actually beautifully blend-colored Leon is, it's seems quite likely this is what a "free range," healthy lobster is supposed to be!
These types of night flying bats don't have the best eyesight, but their hearing and sense of smell is good enough that, in combination with the light you bring, they absolutely know you're there! Depending on the time of year, they'll use this tunnel for a campsite, and during winter for a proper bedroom.
Perhaps, as long as the giant clams aren't stealing his food, and they're not edible, they're just house guests to Leon? Obviously, in nature, their style if filter feeding serves a function, which it may do, here, too! It'd be interesting to see if these clams have any kind of impact on the water!
I have always had the softest heart for animals, but even I was surprised at how much I felt that heart in my throat when the little crab was caught out! I knew you’d save him, LeonPapa Brady, but the relief was palpable at my house when you did.
Thank you for your wonderful channel and beautiful content. To visit with Leon really is to enter an oasis of peace (unless you’re a wayward crab, of course!)
Awesome ellariel! Thanks so much for watching. ✌️✌️✌️