leonthelobster.... Leon the Lobster is getting new friends, and his new aquarium is becoming its own ocean eco-system. This is another very fun episode!
leon went from being in a crowded tank, ready to be eaten, to owning a mini kingdom that he changes to suit himself, being properly fed, and being loved by millions. it’s crazy.
See how we can be so cruel....to all animals. Again Brady, thank you for showing the world how we can be gentle, open, and most of all patience, take care
I wouldn't call it crazy at all. It's beautiful. When God's creatures are treated with kindness, they repay it in so many ways. We can learn so much from their behaviors.
I listened to a sermon one time talking about a kid walking down a beach throwing stars back into the ocean. Someone told him "What you're doing doesn't matter." The kid replied, "It matters to this one." And then he threw it back into the ocean. I somehow feel silly, but I'm relating that story anyway. After all, we are all God's creatures.
The reason for Leon's accuracy may also be that his antennae give him an additional smell-based stereoscopic imaging. He knows what your hand smells like, and can differentiate it from the shrimp. Amazing that he understands you are benevolent and to be treated with respect. I wonder if he enjoys the worms so much because they remind him of first being rescued.
Leon has been a boon in my life. At first when you got him I was just about homeless. I lived illegally in a trailer just waiting for the cops to come. Slowly as you built up Leon's aquarium, I was working on my life. Building it up. I found someone to help me in my aquarium of life. I was probably giving up on life probably just as much as Leon in the supermarket did. I'm doing a whole lot better now! I've learned to be fed by hand and to be king of my aquarium! Thank you Leon and thank you for giving him a chance. Sometimes that's all that is required.
Thank you for sharing your story 😊 I love that you’ve been able to see your progress through someone else’s story. In this case, Leon. But it’s like a gentle reminder every now and and again that a change of environment can always better your life 🎉 Keep going !! I’ve been homeless, myself and it’s a tough battle but once you have your safe space again, nothing feels better. I’m sure you’re working really hard at building a better life for yourself. So if no one has told you, I’m proud of you for not giving up 😊😊😊
I haven't checked in Leon for a few months as life got hectic. Then suddenly this morning after working an overnight shift, I thought about Leon and there it is, a new video! You can't imagine what a calming effect these Leon videos have on our busy minds. They make us appreciate small things in life, and every life in this world - be it a lobster from grocery store, egg-laying glass shrimp, and crab tinier than a tip of key.
I Love Brady's voice! Calming and yes, very easy to listen to. That little touch of southern twang just puts a big old smile on my face and makes me sigh in contentment. 🥰😊😍
He is recognizing your hand is not the enemy. He sees you every day and now knows that that is the “hand that feeds him”. Nice to see 2 different species getting along. ❤
I'm not entirely certain if Leon can make the relation between Brady, the hand, and "the hand that feeds him", but it'd certainly be interesting to explore and experiment just how much recognition Leon can achieve
It always gives me a sense of relief whenever a Leon Update pops up. Seeing Leon thriving like this, just watching him be himself to the tune of the bgm, always puts me at ease.
Before Leon, I never realized just how many different colors a lobster can be. I also never realized how expressive a crustacean can be, but Leon definitely has his own personality.
Honestly I think he senses you are, and knows the hand that feeds him. You can tell by the way he is so gentle. These animals are smarter than we give them credit for.
You can tell he’s doing way better, based on his color alone. He’s a smart little lobster who seems genuinely grateful that you rescued him, as crazy as that sounds.
@@Acemechanicalservices lol u can, check his color on the first vid and now, the color difference is huge, plus he isnt particularly agressive towards brady even tho he "invades" his territory.
@@gehrmansparr0w No shit. Lobsters grow and shed. Their color changes dramatically . And they don’t express gratitude or any other emotions because they don’t have them. I’ve spent tens of thousands of hours fishing for lobsters, and I’ve caught and handled hundreds of thousands of pounds of them, but please, educate me about lobsters. It’s an insect that lives in the ocean. Starting your reply with “lol” makes you appear almost as dumb as your anime picture does.
scientists have confirmed that they do experience emotions, such as pain and anxiety. also my profile isnt an anime picture, its a fanart. and theres nothing wrong with thinking that leon has feelings of gratitude.
Leon is ever the perfect gentleman, his manners are excellent. Not only does he scrupulously clean his plates and tidy his furniture, but he accepts his luncheon with courtesy and civility, as a gentleman should.
I completely agree he is aware your hand isn't food. Lobsters are incredibly intelligent, and also can see very well with those eyes. I adore every update from Leon! He always makes me smile seeing him happy and thriving XOXO!
How many of us, thanks to LEON, will never eat lobster again? What a personality Leon has developed since leaving the store. He has his own way of decorating, his own curious nature, and his own dislikes ( don't mess with his stuff), so he's not that much different than you or I. He is a champion. Thank you so much.
Definitely went better hand feeding than the first dozen times hands feeding my praying mantis. I had one that even after over a dozen times of hand feeding would still miss and grab my hand out of excitement for the food. She would always let go of my hand in favor of switching to the food, and she never hurt me. I would say Leon definitely knows you by now. The way he watches and follows you shows he knows you. One of my female praying mantis would hide when she saw anyone who wasn't me, but when she saw me she would come to the door to get enclosure and wait for me to let her out. It will be interesting to see if Leon ever gets to the place of watching the door way and waiting for you to come in.
I see a Leon video, I click so fast!! It's really been such a pleasure getting to know and watch Leon over the past year. It's amazing the impact animals have on us. I rescued and rehabbed an opossum a few years ago. After that experience, I got involved with an opossum rescue based out of South Carolina and have rehabbed and released over 200. Now I am in vet school. A complete career change and something I never thought I would be doing at age 40. All from this 1 injured opossum that wandered into my house through my cat door.
Your story is wonderful- your true, caring nature was brought out by an opposum which changed the course of your life- that's amazing. Best of luck with your future 🙏
You're never too old. I started a year around greenhouse produce biz in the high desert in my middle 50's. One of the better choices I've made. Leon is a real entertainer!
I think it's very hard to discern the thoughts of a crustacean because they're so distant from our hot blood mammalian ways, but he's clearly thriving under your care and is being precise in his own ways as you are in yours. Thankyou for you content, from a tired and weary insomniac :)
Filmed beautifully Brady! Leon's colors are so vivid now, and seeing the tiny crabs, anemone, glass shrimp and other creatures and details are amazing. You're brave to try that handfeeding experiment! It's very interesting to see how he used his sensitive antennae to discern the difference between the food and your hand. Glad the little fish at the Woods House is thriving and cats are adjusting.
It truly is. I think Leon has to think about his primal urge, the quick attack, to the gentle aim so as not to pinch your fingers which I believe show's his trust in you Bradly. Thank you so much for thinking others would enjoy watching your experiment with Leon, as it is enjoyable and some how, brings peace into many human lives.
What a lucky lobster Leon is! He seems to appreciate your kindness. He was very gentle in taking the food from you. You've done an awesome job with him!
I don't know why my brain has attached so strongly to Leon's story. Maybe I'm just lonely, or maybe it's because I've always wanted to do the same but never had a proper fish tank. Please keep these coming, I love every new episode
Always get excited to see Leon and hear his theme song! Thank you for rescuing and loving kitties too! Our kitties send their greetings to yours and to Leon and friends from Memphis, TN~ 🦞🦀🦐🐈🐈🐈🐈
This is like a tiny corner of the internet where it wholesomeness defies the toxic meta - it is my favourite place to visit and join Leon to ponder on the mystery of life 🙂
When I watched the first video about Leon, I was just curious about the rehabilitation of a grocery store lobster. I had no idea how much I'd appreciate this southern American man sharing little wisdoms about life and opening his home to every mistreated or abandoned animal he comes across.
Leon has come along way from the grocery store. 😍😍😍💕💜💕💜 Thanks for adopting the kittens. You are such a good dad. I enjoy a visit to your comfort caring home. 😍
I have two ideas. A t-shirt with that little spot he get in his back. That way it a “if you know, you know” type inside thing. But a Leon children’s book. I think it could be a great book for children in foster care.
I remember the first Leon video when you brought him home from the store. It's so cool to see that he is doing well and looks so much better now. Thank you again for saving that guy!
Such a majestic animal Leon is - and so gentle! The music is so calming, too. Can’t believe and even think that he could have ended up being thrown alive in boiling water, suffer agony for even 15min. So glad you saved him!
@@Mister_HoldsworthA lobster his size would take longer to die. Also, it’s been proven that lobsters experience pain and do in fact suffers immensely. Even if it were only 30 seconds, that would be 30 seconds I personally wouldn’t want to ever experience. I can’t understand how some people can actually believe that they don’t feel pain. When my grandmother was 13 she was sent to live and work in a wealthy household as a maid. One time she was told to cook a lobster. She didn’t know how, so she put it in a pot with cold water on the stove. As the water started to heat, the lobster obviously began to move around, and it grew more and more frantic trying to escape so she had to hold the lid down, while crying and feeling sick. It took a long time for it to die, and my grandmother who loved all animals, was so traumatized by it, that she never again even considered cooking a lobster for the rest of her live. Couldn’t eat them either.
@@mememe733 If you have ever fallen over and cut yourself you would know the pain one hour after is much worse than the pain you felt at the time. Our adrenaline kicks in and the pain is minimized. Many people who are shot or even burned will tell you the same thing. Going from cold water to hot water would be worse no doubt but as an old man now I consider would I prefer one minute of absolute pain or 3 years of cancerous pain to see me off and that one minute of absolute pain while sounding horrific, seems much more attractive to me. One minute of pain in an 80 years lifespan... life wasn't really that hard.
My Grandfather first cooked a lobster when he was about 17 or 18 years old. He too thought that it was necessary to kill it before boiling, so he stabbed the creature through with a screwdriver. (Presumably he did not have a knife close at hand; he was on a jobsite.) Family lore does not recount if this strategy was effective. For the record, I am very allergic to lobster (and other shellfish), and so I am indifferent as to how they meet their end.
@@Mister_Holdsworth I had a hard labor with my daughter, without any help, and I guarantee that I could feel that pain immediately 😅
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How emotional. ❤ I think he perhaps recognising you are the feeding hand and the hand that rescued him and rehabilitate him. It’s obvious he doesn’t perceive you as aggressive or a threat to him. They can distinguish friend from enemy. Hand-feeding Lord Leon the Lobster was something very beautiful to see. ❤
I don’t know what it is about your videos but they are so special and relaxing. I think it’s the combination of Leon, your care for and interaction with him, your narration and the music. It’s all just so good 😊 And I just love all the other critters that are turning up now!
Hand-feeding - what a great experiment! I was amazed when he differentiated between your hand and the shrimp. Your cats are beautiful and all the tiny tank life is exciting. Your vids are like a letter from home. Thanks, Brady.
I have gotten so many people to start watching Leon. I think he is amazing. I love knowing that he is doing fantastic with you. Watching the videos of him is so soothing and relaxing and I don't know if it's just because he is slow moving or the music is just on point. Leon, you have so many people rooting for you and so many people that love you and the man that saved your life! Keep on living! You are one fascinating creature.
I found it really moving when Leon took the food from your hand, especially that first time. It felt like a breakthrough. Brady, you’ve put in so much effort and now Leon is rewarding you with his trust.
Searched “pet lobster” and watched a video you shared, lol binged watched all the Leon videos (not in order) and they all captivated me. I miss the aquariums I had when I was a younger man. Life, wow, life is so beautiful and amazing as you have truly blessed me with remembrance to respect, acknowledge and appreciate what a grand and wonderful world we are a part of and living in. 🙏🦋🌸🙌 ☀️🐦⬛🦀🐠
This is my favorite Leon update so far. My goodness, what a bunch of subtle and beautiful colors he sports. I am so happy for Leon to have escaped being dinner and landed in the lap of lobster luxury! ❤
You have taken such great care of Leon, to remember what he was in the beginning....almost going to be someone's dinner! Now look! Vibrant and strong. You're amazing
Wow. I just remembered your old video. And decided to look up lobster from a grocery store to find your video to see how Leon was doing. It's been over a year, and I'm just amazed at how Leon is doing, molting and all. He's doing amazing and it truly warms my heart to see this.
Hi! This was my first time meeting Leon and I am smitten! This video is a great way to educate people who don't realize how smart and sensitive animals are and take them for granted. I will have to find the beginning of this story and spread to other animal lovers. Just beautiful! Thank you!
I'm always amazed at all of Leon's moving parts. He is mechanical looking to me. I think we underestimate animals and babies, I believe that Leon sees you, and knows he is not in Kansas anymore but in some other magical place.
Leon is just amazing. Who knew that a lobster could be so interesting! And the way the tank is populating is amazing. It started out looking like water, sand, rocks and a lobster. Now an anemone has popped up, and the little jelly fish babies and the crabs. I can't wait for the glass shrimp babies to hatch. Will the crabs have babies? Life ... is just fabulous in all its forms ❤️
if that's an aptasia anemone, they have this bad habit of overrunning and causing havoc in tanks. I unknowingly let one get too big, and accidentally touching it was enough to give me a reaction. Hopefully Leon can keep it in line
@mememe733 I'm not sure why you posted this as a reply to my comment. I asked if the crabs will have babies. The sex life of a lobster, while fascinating, doesn't really matter as Leon is a single chap.
I must admit, I was uber-skeptical when you "rescued" Leon last year. Said to myself, Yah this novelty will wear off and Leon will be dead in a month. I am pleasantly surprised to see how well he's getting on and how much care you take to provide him with a decent environment. Kudos!
@@craigjohnson8147 no because many people adopt animals and hop on something only to abandon it later. It's like how due to boredom so many pets were adopted during the past two yrs of COVID and almost all of them have been abandoned and returned to shelters
No matter what’s going on I always find peace knowing that Leon is doing well ❤️
I agree
Same here
Same ☺️
Same here
& that is how I know we would get along, much love!
Never did i think I would so closely follow the progress of a rescued lobster
Leon is proof that no matter how hopeless it seems, you never know what life has in store for you. ❤
That is so true.
Lol store
@@Bradybrandwood 😭
What the Lord has in store for us 🥰
@@lasarousiI saw that👌
I love how an entire ecosystem has developed in Leon’s tank, a kingdom over which Leon rules. Amazing beautiful stuff.
It's good to be the king.
He's redecorated it himself as well !
He is a Lord after all! 😂
leon went from being in a crowded tank, ready to be eaten, to owning a mini kingdom that he changes to suit himself, being properly fed, and being loved by millions.
it’s crazy.
its amazing how human life also can change rapidly just like this example
See how we can be so cruel....to all animals. Again Brady, thank you for showing the world how we can be gentle, open, and most of all patience, take care
I wouldn't call it crazy at all. It's beautiful. When God's creatures are treated with kindness, they repay it in so many ways. We can learn so much from their behaviors.
I listened to a sermon one time talking about a kid walking down a beach throwing stars back into the ocean. Someone told him "What you're doing doesn't matter."
The kid replied, "It matters to this one." And then he threw it back into the ocean.
I somehow feel silly, but I'm relating that story anyway. After all, we are all God's creatures.
@@Pashasmom1 if any kind of god exists it's the incarnation of cruelty itself.
Following the life of a store bought lobster, now living like a king. What a time to be alive.
The dream can happen to anyone, huh!
I think he can tell the difference of your hand and the shrimp. Can’t believe how interested in a lobster’s life I’ve become :-)
Agree
Me too
Same here too. 😊
( Lol )
Same 🍁🇮🇹🙏🏻💙🦞
The reason for Leon's accuracy may also be that his antennae give him an additional smell-based stereoscopic imaging. He knows what your hand smells like, and can differentiate it from the shrimp. Amazing that he understands you are benevolent and to be treated with respect.
I wonder if he enjoys the worms so much because they remind him of first being rescued.
I've also been wondering how, and what his antenna sense, can they taste food, or other organic matter??
You nailed it Bro!
Can lobsters feel nostalgia? Wow....
His color looks so good and natural compared to when you brought him home.
I had the exact same thought. I think it shows Leon loves his peaceful existence/life.
like his cheeks are nice and rosey again.
I completely agree!! Let's hope these videos will convince people not to boil them alive or ever eat them. 🙏🦞
I had no idea lobsters were so vibrantly colored until seeing Leon after the molt.
The colour of shellfish is based on the quality of the water not how well they are treated
Leon has been a boon in my life. At first when you got him I was just about homeless. I lived illegally in a trailer just waiting for the cops to come. Slowly as you built up Leon's aquarium, I was working on my life. Building it up. I found someone to help me in my aquarium of life. I was probably giving up on life probably just as much as Leon in the supermarket did.
I'm doing a whole lot better now! I've learned to be fed by hand and to be king of my aquarium! Thank you Leon and thank you for giving him a chance. Sometimes that's all that is required.
That’s awesome!
That’s so amazing! I hope you have a good molt and shed the scars like Leon
Thank you for sharing your story 😊 I love that you’ve been able to see your progress through someone else’s story. In this case, Leon. But it’s like a gentle reminder every now and and again that a change of environment can always better your life 🎉 Keep going !! I’ve been homeless, myself and it’s a tough battle but once you have your safe space again, nothing feels better. I’m sure you’re working really hard at building a better life for yourself. So if no one has told you, I’m proud of you for not giving up 😊😊😊
Congrats! That's really impressive 😊
@@kaylaackerman6479 thank you so much
I haven't checked in Leon for a few months as life got hectic. Then suddenly this morning after working an overnight shift, I thought about Leon and there it is, a new video! You can't imagine what a calming effect these Leon videos have on our busy minds. They make us appreciate small things in life, and every life in this world - be it a lobster from grocery store, egg-laying glass shrimp, and crab tinier than a tip of key.
Thanks for checking in. ✌️✌️✌️🦞
I'm a simple woman. I see Leon the Lobster, I hear that iconic Leon music...and I am complete. 🤣💖
what is the Leon music song called?
@@sophiepi9701 It seems to be a mixture of two song samples: Beach Day by Emerald, and Paint the Canvas by Star Man. At least according to Shazam.
@@thoughtsandslayers3917 Thank you very much. My Shazam found nothing when I tried it.
@@thoughtsandslayers3917 thanks!!
@@sophiepi9701it's listed in the description. He uses five different songs.
Leon is the highlight of everyone’s week
How could it not be :)
yee
month* ☺️
He’s my idol👍🏼
Same 🍁🇮🇹 🙏🏻💙🦞
I love the music used throughout all the Leon the Lobster videos.
It's just so relaxing to catch up with Leon. Your voice is easy to listen to, you are a natural narrator. Thanks for the update. Please take care.
Agree
I Love Brady's voice! Calming and yes, very easy to listen to.
That little touch of southern twang just puts a big old smile on my face and makes me sigh in contentment.
🥰😊😍
My partner always says he should do a meditation video he has great natural calming voice. I still can't get him to watch Leon's journey though.
Watching Leon and listening to Brady reminds me of watching Wild America as a kid.
Also, the cinematography deserves mention! Can't be easy both observing such small changes, as well as capturing them on video.
Leon is simply an amazing animal. He has such a personality now. Nice to see a little community building up in his aquarium.
He is recognizing your hand is not the enemy. He sees you every day and now knows that that is the “hand that feeds him”. Nice to see 2 different species getting along. ❤
I'm not entirely certain if Leon can make the relation between Brady, the hand, and "the hand that feeds him", but it'd certainly be interesting to explore and experiment just how much recognition Leon can achieve
@@Danielaco23 yeah the 4th feeding looked like leon just lunged out. I'm pretty sure one day an accident may occur
I do believe he knows the difference between your hand and the food. He is a sweetheart and so are you.❤
@@Danielaco23 I think at basic emotionnal level Leon make a difference beetween a threat and a boon.
No he doesn’t. It’s an insect.
It always gives me a sense of relief whenever a Leon Update pops up. Seeing Leon thriving like this, just watching him be himself to the tune of the bgm, always puts me at ease.
Same.
Ditto!
It’s a lobster…
@@xploration1437 Every living creature deserves love. Even you..
Can you get leo a girl friend for company or would they fight?
Before Leon, I never realized just how many different colors a lobster can be. I also never realized how expressive a crustacean can be, but Leon definitely has his own personality.
Have you ever seen the Ornate Spiny Lobster? Sometimes called Painted or Rainbow Lobster? The colors on this species are brilliant.
I love that you are also a cat person and have rescued these sweet babes, they are gorgeous!
Brady: “Hey Leon, where is the sea anemone?”
Leon: “He go away.”
😂😂
Brady, I appreciate you feeding Leon the earthworms. They provide much more than nutrition, like you said.🥰
Good source of protein. I don't see the issue, I use them for bass fishing sometimes when I'm not tossing plastic.
I’m glad he feeds him worms too!!
@@charlie6629 No one said they had an issue with it.
@@Webberjo some people do have problems with feeding leon with live worms... those vegans smh....
@@swilleh_ you can't really expect a Lobster to be Vegan.
Mate, I’ve gotta say the production skills that go into these vids is amazing. Camera work is just brilliant. Sending much love to Leon and co.
Honestly I think he senses you are, and knows the hand that feeds him. You can tell by the way he is so gentle. These animals are smarter than we give them credit for.
100% agreed
Absolutely.
No question
This has gone from Leon's story to the story of him and his community, you being part of that,
and it's beautiful.
You can tell he’s doing way better, based on his color alone. He’s a smart little lobster who seems genuinely grateful that you rescued him, as crazy as that sounds.
No you can’t. It’s basically an insect that molts periodically.
@@Acemechanicalservices lol u can, check his color on the first vid and now, the color difference is huge, plus he isnt particularly agressive towards brady even tho he "invades" his territory.
@@gehrmansparr0w
No shit. Lobsters grow and shed. Their color changes dramatically . And they don’t express gratitude or any other emotions because they don’t have them. I’ve spent tens of thousands of hours fishing for lobsters, and I’ve caught and handled hundreds of thousands of pounds of them, but please, educate me about lobsters. It’s an insect that lives in the ocean. Starting your reply with “lol” makes you appear almost as dumb as your anime picture does.
scientists have confirmed that they do experience emotions, such as pain and anxiety. also my profile isnt an anime picture, its a fanart. and theres nothing wrong with thinking that leon has feelings of gratitude.
@@gehrmansparr0w
Yeah, there’s something wrong with it. Thinking an insect has any emotions, let alone gratitude, is absolutely idiotic.
I'm still so glad you rescued Leon! It's beautiful.
Leon is ever the perfect gentleman, his manners are excellent. Not only does he scrupulously clean his plates and tidy his furniture, but he accepts his luncheon with courtesy and civility, as a gentleman should.
Agree but he does snatch things ! ;)
Would you happen to know the reason Leon always grabs his shrimp hand-fed meals with his left claw and never with his right?
Yeah his claws are like specific tools. His other claw the crusher claw is mostly for power stuff like crushing open shells. ✌️✌️✌️🦞
Hes a commie.
I completely agree he is aware your hand isn't food. Lobsters are incredibly intelligent, and also can see very well with those eyes. I adore every update from Leon! He always makes me smile seeing him happy and thriving XOXO!
One of the simple joys in life is watching a man and his lobster bond
Truly is so rewarding
its so amazing to watch this ecosystem develop all because you decided to save a lobster from the store. so cool. and thank you for sharing it with us
Leon! I will never eat lobster again after watching these sweet videos of this lovely gentle creature 🥰🦞💐
How many of us, thanks to LEON, will never eat lobster again?
What a personality Leon has developed since leaving the store. He has his own way of decorating, his own curious nature, and his own dislikes ( don't mess with his stuff), so he's not that much different than you or I. He is a champion. Thank you so much.
Same absolutely 🙏🏻💙🦞🦞🦞🦞🦞🦞💙🙏🏻
I like Leon and find lobsters fascinating, but i'm absolutely eating lobster again.
@@nealgrimes4382 you're Inappropriate too much
Save all lobsters and Never eat again 🙏🏻💙🦞🦞🦞🦞💙🙏🏻
Don't eat a lobster again, and thank you.
It's just amazing that this is the same lobster you rescued from the supermarket. He has come so far.
Definitely went better hand feeding than the first dozen times hands feeding my praying mantis. I had one that even after over a dozen times of hand feeding would still miss and grab my hand out of excitement for the food. She would always let go of my hand in favor of switching to the food, and she never hurt me. I would say Leon definitely knows you by now. The way he watches and follows you shows he knows you. One of my female praying mantis would hide when she saw anyone who wasn't me, but when she saw me she would come to the door to get enclosure and wait for me to let her out. It will be interesting to see if Leon ever gets to the place of watching the door way and waiting for you to come in.
I see a Leon video, I click so fast!! It's really been such a pleasure getting to know and watch Leon over the past year. It's amazing the impact animals have on us. I rescued and rehabbed an opossum a few years ago. After that experience, I got involved with an opossum rescue based out of South Carolina and have rehabbed and released over 200. Now I am in vet school. A complete career change and something I never thought I would be doing at age 40. All from this 1 injured opossum that wandered into my house through my cat door.
Your story is wonderful- your true, caring nature was brought out by an opposum which changed the course of your life- that's amazing. Best of luck with your future 🙏
Awesome story. I always wanted to go to vet school but never took the plunge. Good for you and best of luck to you!
You're never too old. I started a year around greenhouse produce biz in the high desert in my middle 50's. One of the better choices I've made. Leon is a real entertainer!
Thank you for your rescue work and for sharing the inspiration with us; some here may also decide to join a rescue organization and get trained. ♥
I can’t believe that a lobster can bring such peace and joy! God bless you and Leon!
I think it's very hard to discern the thoughts of a crustacean because they're so distant from our hot blood mammalian ways, but he's clearly thriving under your care and is being precise in his own ways as you are in yours. Thankyou for you content, from a tired and weary insomniac :)
Filmed beautifully Brady! Leon's colors are so vivid now, and seeing the tiny crabs, anemone, glass shrimp and other creatures and details are amazing. You're brave to try that handfeeding experiment! It's very interesting to see how he used his sensitive antennae to discern the difference between the food and your hand. Glad the little fish at the Woods House is thriving and cats are adjusting.
Leon definitely knows your hand and is being safe. Absolutely incredible!(
It truly is. I think Leon has to think about his primal urge, the quick attack, to the gentle aim so as not to pinch your fingers which I believe show's his trust in you Bradly.
Thank you so much for thinking others would enjoy watching your experiment with Leon, as it is enjoyable and some how, brings peace into many human lives.
I love all the colours on Leon now 💜 he looks so healthy
What a lucky lobster Leon is! He seems to appreciate your kindness.
He was very gentle in taking the food from you.
You've done an awesome job with him!
So happy to see the glass shrimp and cab are still around. Leon looks great! Thanks for the update.
I didn't see the cab, but the crab is cute. 😘
@@veramae4098 😉😄
Leon knows you love him, He's Precious, Thank you for Sharing him with all of us, 💞
What's really cool is the colour change Leon goes through when he gets the worms. The blues around his joints becomes much more vibrant.
Animals like you?
I love how you can have a whole ecosystem in an aquarium
I don't know why my brain has attached so strongly to Leon's story. Maybe I'm just lonely, or maybe it's because I've always wanted to do the same but never had a proper fish tank. Please keep these coming, I love every new episode
Always get excited to see Leon and hear his theme song! Thank you for rescuing and loving kitties too! Our kitties send their greetings to yours and to Leon and friends from Memphis, TN~ 🦞🦀🦐🐈🐈🐈🐈
Do you know what his theme tune is called?
I love his theme song too!
@@stereomike75 No but I love it! Get it stuck in my head for three days after a new Leon video!
@@stereomike75 I don't know, but there is a guess posted above.
@StereoMike Which one? here is one of them "Night (feat. Legend Sixx)"
Leon and his tiny friends are a joy to watch. Always look forward to your videos ❤️
The clarity of these videos is stunning. Leon is so alien in his movement and design, and it’s so fascinating watching you both interact
yes! I noticed in this vid how his tail directed the flume of sand as he was digging. His design is beyond complexity and is exquisite.
This is like a tiny corner of the internet where it wholesomeness defies the toxic meta - it is my favourite place to visit and join Leon to ponder on the mystery of life 🙂
I love the way he holds his little shrimps with both claws 😭
Good to hear news about Leon! I'm glad to see that you've established a good ecosystem. Leon has a happy, healthy place to live.
When I watched the first video about Leon, I was just curious about the rehabilitation of a grocery store lobster. I had no idea how much I'd appreciate this southern American man sharing little wisdoms about life and opening his home to every mistreated or abandoned animal he comes across.
Leon has come along way from the grocery store. 😍😍😍💕💜💕💜
Thanks for adopting the kittens. You are such a good dad. I enjoy a visit to your comfort caring home. 😍
Yes his home is cozy beautiful and the aquarium is perfect
Leon was really ready to throw hands with the glass cleaner 🤣🤣
I have two ideas. A t-shirt with that little spot he get in his back. That way it a “if you know, you know” type inside thing. But a Leon children’s book. I think it could be a great book for children in foster care.
I remember the first Leon video when you brought him home from the store. It's so cool to see that he is doing well and looks so much better now. Thank you again for saving that guy!
Such a majestic animal Leon is - and so gentle! The music is so calming, too. Can’t believe and even think that he could have ended up being thrown alive in boiling water, suffer agony for even 15min. So glad you saved him!
He would have been dead within 30 seconds. Glad he got to live with Brady instead though. Very spoilt and very interesting.
@@Mister_HoldsworthA lobster his size would take longer to die.
Also, it’s been proven that lobsters experience pain and do in fact suffers immensely.
Even if it were only 30 seconds, that would be 30 seconds I personally wouldn’t want to ever experience.
I can’t understand how some people can actually believe that they don’t feel pain.
When my grandmother was 13 she was sent to live and work in a wealthy household as a maid.
One time she was told to cook a lobster. She didn’t know how, so she put it in a pot with cold water on the stove.
As the water started to heat, the lobster obviously began to move around, and it grew more and more frantic trying to escape so she had to hold the lid down, while crying and feeling sick.
It took a long time for it to die, and my grandmother who loved all animals, was so traumatized by it, that she never again even considered cooking a lobster for the rest of her live. Couldn’t eat them either.
@@mememe733 If you have ever fallen over and cut yourself you would know the pain one hour after is much worse than the pain you felt at the time. Our adrenaline kicks in and the pain is minimized. Many people who are shot or even burned will tell you the same thing.
Going from cold water to hot water would be worse no doubt but as an old man now I consider would I prefer one minute of absolute pain or 3 years of cancerous pain to see me off and that one minute of absolute pain while sounding horrific, seems much more attractive to me.
One minute of pain in an 80 years lifespan... life wasn't really that hard.
My Grandfather first cooked a lobster when he was about 17 or 18 years old. He too thought that it was necessary to kill it before boiling, so he stabbed the creature through with a screwdriver. (Presumably he did not have a knife close at hand; he was on a jobsite.) Family lore does not recount if this strategy was effective.
For the record, I am very allergic to lobster (and other shellfish), and so I am indifferent as to how they meet their end.
@@Mister_Holdsworth I had a hard labor with my daughter, without any help, and I guarantee that I could feel that pain immediately 😅
How emotional. ❤ I think he perhaps recognising you are the feeding hand and the hand that rescued him and rehabilitate him. It’s obvious he doesn’t perceive you as aggressive or a threat to him. They can distinguish friend from enemy. Hand-feeding Lord Leon the Lobster was something very beautiful to see. ❤
His brain is the size of a small pea, do not personify animals.
He knows you rescued him and he is so smart! What a gentle boy!
I don’t know what it is about your videos but they are so special and relaxing. I think it’s the combination of Leon, your care for and interaction with him, your narration and the music. It’s all just so good 😊
And I just love all the other critters that are turning up now!
Hand-feeding - what a great experiment! I was amazed when he differentiated between your hand and the shrimp. Your cats are beautiful and all the tiny tank life is exciting. Your vids are like a letter from home. Thanks, Brady.
I just wrote a comment saying the SAME thing about a letter - I said phone call - from home!
@@TheGypsyVanners What was it they said:"Great minds think alike"?
This is like the 1970’s Jacque Cousteau videos…yes I’m old and this is so relaxing 😊😊😊
I have gotten so many people to start watching Leon. I think he is amazing. I love knowing that he is doing fantastic with you. Watching the videos of him is so soothing and relaxing and I don't know if it's just because he is slow moving or the music is just on point. Leon, you have so many people rooting for you and so many people that love you and the man that saved your life! Keep on living! You are one fascinating creature.
Agreed..amen to that
I always do a little dance when the guitar chord progression song comes on. Do do do do doooo-do do do do doooo do 4:47
I found it really moving when Leon took the food from your hand, especially that first time. It felt like a breakthrough. Brady, you’ve put in so much effort and now Leon is rewarding you with his trust.
Don't bite the hand that feeds you comes to mind, he really knows you I believe. Another great video. Thank you from 🇬🇧
From a grocery store suffering to a luxury fish tank! Keep up the good work 👍
It’s sweet how Leon purposely avoids snapping your fingers. I think he knows and likes you.
Dillion has beautiful eyes.
Searched “pet lobster” and watched a video you shared, lol binged watched all the Leon videos (not in order) and they all captivated me. I miss the aquariums I had when I was a younger man. Life, wow, life is so beautiful and amazing as you have truly blessed me with remembrance to respect, acknowledge and appreciate what a grand and wonderful world we are a part of and living in. 🙏🦋🌸🙌 ☀️🐦⬛🦀🐠
So good to see Leon again, you have created a magical place for him and a wonderful view into Leon’s life for us. I can’t wait for the next episode.
After all this time I'm glad you rescued Leon, such a vivid personality he has. Amazed to see his little world grow more with every update.
I learned to know that the lobsters are intelligent creatures thanks for sharing
It as been a wild since I check on leon’s progress. But man you’re images are so bright, crips and beautiful. I love your work. Thank you
NEW LEON!! Thanks for making these updates; they always cheer me up :D
Glad to see everyone’s doing well. It’s nice the way Leon is the gentleman about getting the food from your hand. Look forward to the next video.
that brought tears in my ears, seeing how gentle leon was, after he had felt his hand for the first time omg
I love the part where you said Leon moved the rock. He is doing his own thing and living life. I was so excited to see a new Leon video! Thank you!
I love seeing all the different creatures living in Leon’s tank. Simply amazing! Thank you for giving Leon such a wonderful home!
This is my favorite Leon update so far. My goodness, what a bunch of subtle and beautiful colors he sports. I am so happy for Leon to have escaped being dinner and landed in the lap of lobster luxury! ❤
You’ve brought a lot of happiness to this lobster. And to us, Leon’s fans 👏
I can't believe I've been following Leon since day 1. Thanks for the continued updates.
You have taken such great care of Leon, to remember what he was in the beginning....almost going to be someone's dinner! Now look! Vibrant and strong. You're amazing
Awwww Leon loves you. Just soo sweet how careful he was of your finger
Wow. I just remembered your old video. And decided to look up lobster from a grocery store to find your video to see how Leon was doing. It's been over a year, and I'm just amazed at how Leon is doing, molting and all. He's doing amazing and it truly warms my heart to see this.
Love Leon the lobster 🦞 he very spoiled special lobster to have you as his dad and you saved his life he has a big personality bless him🏴
Hi! This was my first time meeting Leon and I am smitten! This video is a great way to educate people who don't realize how smart and sensitive animals are and take them for granted. I will have to find the beginning of this story and spread to other animal lovers. Just beautiful! Thank you!
Another relaxing and interesting episode to watch. I always enjoy Leon's antics and how gentle he is to his pet. 😊
Hello Leon from Canada! Brady God bless you for giving another life a great life!
Hey Suzanne from southern USA. Thank you for checking out Leon’s story.
The fact that he was in a grocery we know he had a bad experience with hands and he's trusting you. That says alot 💙
I'm so happy Leon and you are doing well. I love these videos and all of the updates.
I would like to second that.
Its so adorable that he is so protective of his space. You provided a home for him and he loves it. He looks amazing and has come a long way.
I'm always amazed at all of Leon's moving parts. He is mechanical looking to me. I think we underestimate animals and babies, I believe that Leon sees you, and knows he is not in Kansas anymore but in some other magical place.
I heard that lobsters can basically live for ever. Looks like a (lifelong) friend in leon
Until he can't molt properly other than humans it is the leading cause of death
@@nikkiewhite476 let’s hope it doesn’t happen
Yeah molting is the toughest experience for crustaceans 😢
@@nikkiewhite476 what if a human helps him?
Pretty sure they live till they just get tired of molting. Such icons. "Im tired of this.. 💀🪦"
So precious. He is gentle and appreciative.
Leon is just amazing. Who knew that a lobster could be so interesting! And the way the tank is populating is amazing. It started out looking like water, sand, rocks and a lobster. Now an anemone has popped up, and the little jelly fish babies and the crabs. I can't wait for the glass shrimp babies to hatch. Will the crabs have babies? Life ... is just fabulous in all its forms ❤️
if that's an aptasia anemone, they have this bad habit of overrunning and causing havoc in tanks. I unknowingly let one get too big, and accidentally touching it was enough to give me a reaction. Hopefully Leon can keep it in line
@mememe733 I'm not sure why you posted this as a reply to my comment. I asked if the crabs will have babies. The sex life of a lobster, while fascinating, doesn't really matter as Leon is a single chap.
A new update on Leon always brings a huge smile to my face. I don't know what it is about your boy but he's definitely a good mood booster!
Same 🍁🇮🇹🙏🏻💙🦞
Leon loves his sentient dad.... for giving him great life. ...❤ love from London. 😊
I love Leon!!! He is such an adorable chonk!!
I must admit, I was uber-skeptical when you "rescued" Leon last year. Said to myself, Yah this novelty will wear off and Leon will be dead in a month. I am pleasantly surprised to see how well he's getting on and how much care you take to provide him with a decent environment. Kudos!
If well cared for he could live for 100 years the lifespan of lobsters is immense.
That comment speaks more about your disposition than anything else. Smh.
@@craigjohnson8147 no because many people adopt animals and hop on something only to abandon it later. It's like how due to boredom so many pets were adopted during the past two yrs of COVID and almost all of them have been abandoned and returned to shelters
@@elithluxe7568 almost all pets that were adopted during covid have been returned. Yeah I’m gonna call BS on that.
That just means you know zero about lobsters.