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The continuation of the Leon The Lobster series, a story following the journey of a lobster that was rescued from the seafood section of a grocery store. In this amazing episode Leon molts. See the entire bizarre natural process,... and watch the new Leon emerge without the scars from his old life.

[@brettnicholas3190]

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!

[@jmoto1963]

That’s a very specific occupation… you must live in Maine

[@moargames2179]

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

[@tubalcain6052]

Leon is a dude as one can tell by his name

[@hamstirrer6882]

Tubalcain People called Ash: Am I a joke to you?

[@superman5150]

@@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

[@thedeeprot]

*WE ARE ALL EMOTIONALLY INVESTED IN LEON!* 🦞

[@CaIamity_]

500k channel congrats

[@Urmothasmothasmotha]

I hope he cooks him soon.

[@slazman999]

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.

[@Urmothasmothasmotha]

@@slazman999 call child services and get some help

[@TheKeystoneChannel]

I was already in tears thinking he was dying 😂, so happy we have Leon in a new suit!! YAY 🦞 ❤️

[@1secondsense]

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.

[@stephaniewood6133]

Same, except the man part 😂

[@yugiohgames104]

I mean, lobsters and crabs do deserve a chance to live aside from being food.

[@mariofan1ish]

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!

[@drevil4454]

...if you had not eaten him...

[@leonoddr4228]

​@@drevil4454 ??

[@Bearorgan]

For those wondering Leon is officially 100% a male lobster.

[@beardedchimp]

What made you 100% positive? I'd like to be able to tell the difference myself.

[@duf999]

@@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.

[@JamesThePierce]

Thank you!!

[@rpowling]

Thanks for the info! Tho I was kiiiinda hoping he was a female so he could be renamed “celine leon” 😂🦞🤣

[@tspryaviation]

compared to 50% male and 50% female??? 😅😅😅 I didn't know there were transgender lobsters.

[@fritadosebbl9814]

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?

[@Bradybrandwood]

Awesome! I definitely will. ✌️✌️✌️🦞

[@amberm2777]

I mean, who doesn't know about Leon?? 😅

[@mrs.h2725]

I think we’re all surprised how emotionally invested we are in Leon 😅

[@thenofilterchannel8247]

Lmao. Same thing with my friend

[@karmenfuentes7056]

😂🤣😂🤣😂 a high claw ! I couldn’t stop laughing for a lo g while !!

[@thomasleach9521]

With Leon molting and having no issues with that process means you have one happy healthy lobster ☺️

[@lolcowtv2146]

OMG it's crazy there's even a eye membrane on the old shell, that means he even grew a new eye surface!

[@Ackalan]

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.

[@Intel-6969K]

Stays up all night to watch his unwell lobster. Dude’s a legend.

[@oisin3495]

He wasn’t unwell molting is completely natural

[@rachael4345]

@@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.

[@juliepurcell7484]

In what way is he unwell?

[@sitntrot]

@@juliepurcell7484 I think what he meant was that at first Brady wasn't sure what was happening when he went off his feed.

[@serbanandrei7532]

@@juliepurcell7484 he seemed very tense and very weak and disoriented after

[@evaberriman9929]

“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.

[@aidanisler9547]

I know right 🥺

[@beamejia1837]

Leon couldn’t be in better hands glade he gave Leon a second chance at life

[@DinsRune]

Whether he understands or not, Leon must feel so loved ❤️

[@sarahalperin4528]

Do

[@chrissymacneil3811]

Adorable. And then he says it’s hard to see him on his side. A true friendship and love here ❤️

[@hunterpatrick5210]

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.

[@dawnjackson1561]

Absolutely fascinating, thank you

[@willgaukler8979]

... you really have to watch the water quality ...

[@DavidStrchld]

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.

[@poserbob6888]

"loving things that have no chance against humans." - HUNTERpatrick5210

[@JustAnotherSteve]

Leon looks amazing now! He has ditched the scars from his past and living an awesome life!

[@sathira_anuk5179]

Awesome long life

[@devinthomas4866]

The fact Leon is molting means he is growing, healthy and most likely pretty happy. Thanks for sharing your buddy with everyone

[@robb8234]

me thinks so too!

[@Tina37212]

This is wonderful news!! I'm so happy for Leon and he is gorgeous!

[@deb8911]

My thoughts exactly!!!

[@Cougelly1999]

No more rubber band marks on his claws

[@sdghtjsdcgs]

Molts can also be a sign of stress.

[@DaVidKid1877]

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.

[@georgea2835]

Start a gofundme for Leon lmao

[@tomnewman7586]

Apply for a section 8 aquarium. You might actually get it!!

[@h2w25]

*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._

[@drvelocci]

@@tomnewman7586 what’s that ? Assuming a work based aquarium

[@superdave1263]

He deserves to be invited for dinner over at my house.

[@williamhoward7121]

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!

[@ZeroPlayerGame]

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.

[@SuperDomKiki]

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 !

[@kikitagoogle5741]

Absolutely. New eyes, whiskers... Everything. It's totally bizarre.

[@bryanp5843]

Five Nights at Leon's

[@-.Meylin.-]

🤦🏻‍♀️

[@romystumpy1197]

Mother nature is beautiful

[@DN-kz7xl]

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😅.

[@victoriafisk9712]

Never realized how physically exhausting shedding a shell would be. His colors are so vivid now. Absolutely amazing. Thanks for sharing Leon with us.

[@cristinabolba5079]

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.

[@Scheltokeeper]

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...

[@marshall3300]

I know! Its crazy that I'm so invested in a lobster.

[@nicked_fenyx]

@@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.

[@izarawanjiru]

@@cristinabolba5079 indeed 🦋

[@nicoladadda4120]

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.

[@veramae4098]

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.

[@cetomedo]

@@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.

[@nicoladadda4120]

@@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.

[@cetomedo]

@@nicoladadda4120 Wow, they just can't catch a break huh.

[@iplayloud2]

@@cetomedo The oldest captive lobster on record was 140 years of age. Not bad.

[@EmsieDIsDead]

It’s wonderful to see a physical manifestation of Leon shaking off the shackles of his old life and become his better self ☺️

[@mikshinee87]

His colors were so pale when he first arrived from the store. Now, look at him. Beautiful.

[@ExtraEvilJesus]

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.

[@agr0nianTV]

I knew they molted, but never bothered looking it up before so this was really cool to see

[@acct5910]

People here should read Consider the Lobster by David Foster Wallace

[@dougtilaran3496]

I know a certain MFB that says Brady can pinch like a lobster.

[@TheKeystoneChannel]

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

[@Megarobotsquadron]

agreed. We need more KZbin content like this.

[@hollyg9589]

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]

Kind of like what happens to us when we accept Jesus Christ in our lives. 🙂

[@theangrysuchomimus5163]

@@SmM33380 Satan’s cooler though

[@otten5666]

@@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.

[@tansii]

Well said

[@twinztwice]

@@SmM33380 I was thinking the same thing! ❤️🎚

[@lukedemaiter4496]

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

[@debadityanath5558]

you should see the documentary "my octopus teacher" if you havent already, i'm SURE you're gonna love it 😭

[@katherinelumbis7726]

@@debadityanath5558 that movie made me cry harder than anything ive ever seen before. just thinking about it makes me tear up

[@marcbobson]

@@debadityanath5558 That was a truly tentacular movie.

[@knzjvmatc-366]

Great to see that Leon is sufficiently well fed and feeling secure to induce him to molt -- Cheers!

[@knzjvmatc-366]

And he has lovely, full-length antennae again!

[@Bradybrandwood]

Yeah I love that he has full antennae back.

[@gabriellethibodeau9251]

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

[@gracehirzel9439]

​@@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.

[@DaveLL500]

@@gracehirzel9439 Thanks for confirming it's Leon and not Leonora.

[@soulsurfseeker]

@@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

[@pauldwalker]

@@brownefamilyequestrian218 nope. definite male.

[@Cellmate]

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.

[@ZeroPlayerGame]

@Younglandoo all arthropods do, except in pupal form. It's the only way you get to have a skeleton on the outside.

[@Aussie413]

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.

[@DayLoukarai]

Gosh I didn't expect it but seeing Leon completely outgrow his scars from capture makes me emotional... He's healing!

[@natesmom12192002]

So cool, right?!?

[@anthonyfabel8463]

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.

[@marshall3300]

Leon is a phoenix rising from the ashes. Someone make that shirt please.

[@helidusk8093]

I was not prepared to see how colorful Leon's new claws are. Seriously, so much red. He's been eating well!

[@nomorealone9158]

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

[@quincybriley4113]

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

[@chaosinc.382]

Makes ya appreciate bein a mammal, eh?

[@alexhhh9116]

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!

[@Bradybrandwood]

Awesome Alex! Much appreciated! ✌️✌️✌️🦞

[@arudolph1895]

Good point! We need to get Brady a professional narration job!

[@corrupttempest2597]

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.

[@EverettBurger]

Fun fact: a century ago, the state of New Hampshire decided that feeding lobster to people in prison was considered cruel and unusual punishment.

[@alexs.6434]

@@EverettBurger I think they're gross but to each their own I guess.

[@libetop]

Respected and loved, but I gotta be honest, they're yummy

[@akiramado9198]

I wish I could molt.

[@taureanrage2065]

@@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 😂

[@83JTD]

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.

[@CydPheebs]

You will molt your old shell and be stronger and more vibrant when you do. Just like Leon. 🦞

[@SmM33380]

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.

[@tristanvermeulen9370]

@@SmM33380 why you always gotta pull jesus into this? Give the man a day off will ya

[@SmM33380]

@@tristanvermeulen9370 Jesus doesn't take a day off, thank goodness for that. God bless you

[@anyascelticcreations]

Hugs

[@j.f.6072]

The new Leon is STUNNING! He just looks so much more colorful and healthy!

[@fickle_my_knickle6393]

Those new colors are beautiful! The fact that they are so bright is a clear sign that Leon is happy and healthy!

[@tana3875]

“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.

[@stephs7294]

My thoughts exactly Tana x

[@panzerwolf494]

Next video we learn State Farm is a sponsor and has Leon insured

[@panzerwolf494]

@Llify Leon got a title from that Scottish land thing and a sponsored video, his name is out there

[@CidYoung-REALTOR]

And, Brady, l am so glad the signs of his past imprisonment are gone (those rubber band marks left on his large pincher claws!)

[@CidYoung-REALTOR]

@@panzerwolf494 United Health Care!

[@MRJKING2690]

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

[@NicoleVirtue]

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. 🤯🤯

[@hunter5467]

New lobster dude. Leon died and nows he's being replaced by this random lobster 😭/J

[@aidanbauer6049]

à:

[@aliceullrish5251]

Not everything has to be so deep Joshua.

[@MRJKING2690]

@ServoDoEstado hey man, it was a hard and tedious process for Leon too! You got this!

[@britishgal1808-Sue]

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 🦞

[@Bradybrandwood]

Awesome! Thank you for checking out Leon‘s journey. ✌️✌️✌️🦞

[@handleiguesss]

Awww he's so much brighter now!! Clearly the excellent nutrition you've been giving him has made him a lot healthier.

[@petrichor9279]

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.

[@Tiewaz]

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.

[@ongie9736]

So true

[@TimmyP_]

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

[@Schmoo_two]

@@TimmyP_ Who are “they”? That’s BS my friend - old age kills them.

[@Marcel-qr9nm]

@@Schmoo_two 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

[@matthewsherman4734]

@@Schmoo_two lobsters actually dont die from old age, they have special DNA that allows them to "not age". Timmy is actually very correct.

[@martindavis6472]

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.

[@Bradybrandwood]

Yeah Martin, that’s a very good question.

[@LordOfTheCrows1001]

The color on his shell looks incredible! Watching him come out of his old shell was something breathtaking.

[@paulwaldrop]

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.

[@eternal_sophomore]

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!

[@jon3854]

Mmm… nice soft lobster meat

[@pacoandellie]

I, too, am happy that he's in a safe place now. Away from people who want to harm him.

[@kiddfaith4397]

It’s like looking at a snake after shedding; he’s so bright, shiny and pretty!

[@usamachinery]

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.

[@MrMikner]

@@usamachinery Please don't. By buying a lobster you're supporting the industry that will continue catching and torturing those creatures for food.

[@doodeedah6409]

You mentioned he started moulting not long after the last episode, which is when you removed the last 2 killifish from his tank. I wonder if Leon had been unable to moult with the killifish around because that’d leave him vulnerable against them, clawless and armour-less. Once he realised they were not coming back, he felt safe to moult in peace.

[@envy-15545]

The color of his claws after molting is beautiful. That sharp red hot looking orange is pretty.

[@BridgetsYo-Yo]

Leon is so ❤️ Never get rid of him, we want to see his life with you. This is top tier content.

[@Thedudeman90]

Agreed

[@alakazam455]

real

[@likky1]

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)

[@NeptunianNeanderthal]

@@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.

[@samblackstone3400]

@@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.

[@sethfroman7044]

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.

[@outsidersongs2682]

I thought that too - the cruelty of the past cast away

[@jst6r]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@gabrieletrofimovaite2256]

Yes❤️❤️❤️

[@Jason_Van_Stone]

Dude, I'm by no means a dumb-sh*t....but I had NO idea Lobsters 'shed' and/or lose their claws!!

[@diaz6884]

Lobster tastes too good for me to care I'd eat Leon in a heartbeat

[@leviahamefula3994]

Dear Sir, I can't thank you enough for sharing these your precious moments with Leon with us. I will NEVER EVER FORGET THIS. ❤️

[@SandyMeeshell]

Wow!! I just found Leon this evening and have been all-in on his journey!! This was, BY FAR, the coolest thing I've seen on KZbin in........ Well, years!! Everything is so superficial and fast-paced (and divisive) nowadays, but listening to you talk about him and the music in the background, it's just so relaxing.. And REAL!! Thank you Brady!! You have reminded me what it was that I used to actually REALLY enjoy about KZbin!! Hope you keep it up ❤️

[@TJay41]

I completely agree with you, I learned so much with just this one video, it’s such a nice contrast to a lot of the nonsense we see in the form of entertainment, look forward to watching Leon’s progress

[@paulae3909]

You nailed it on the head. Brady, this is truly so peaceful and relaxing to watch. And it just makes me feel happy ❤

[@Bitterjackal]

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.

[@chelsealee3510]

That is so cute!

[@jim-bob87]

Do you happen to know if arachnids and crustaceans even vaguely related? Lobsters / crabs definitely have an underwater spider vibe

[@doggommm6963]

@@jim-bob87 well together with stuff like insects and myriapods, theyre part of a group called arthropods, which is under the invertebrates group

[@UrbanCohort]

Parts of this series mildly trigger my arachnophobia, but Leon's cool, so I deal...

[@kattastic9999]

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!

[@monkeyx17]

man his colours are amazing

[@Flatearth69]

They are also _stark_

[@427max]

They can be even more amazing colours when you boil them

[@kattastic9999]

@@427max Not really, they tend to go monochrome red

[@sarahcox9284]

Absolutely beautiful to watch Leon shedding,ethereal and magical,what a stunning little guy he is,those colours are so vibrant. I hadn't realized Lobsters shed. Apparently shedding allows them to grow bigger.

[@nolitetebastardescarborund9761]

They keep getting bigger, which is why they have to shed their exo(outer)-skeleton. We too keep getting bigger, but our inner skeleton grows with us.

[@unknownuser3362]

7:48 look at him! such a handsom young man *-*

[@branoliagaming3651]

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]

They really die if they don't feel save enough to molt, getting squished to death by their own shell? Wow that's interesting!

[@branoliagaming3651]

@@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

[@infernaldaedra]

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.

[@CidYoung-REALTOR]

@@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!

[@since1876]

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.

[@alisha9788]

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 🦞 ❤️

[@usamachinery]

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.

[@alisha9788]

@@usamachinery I love that 🦞 Best of luck with Tony the Lobster ❤️

[@ethanmaresca5520]

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

[@usamachinery]

@@alisha9788 ​ @Alisha Thank you Alisha. I will start raising Tony in about 10 days, I'm really excited.

[@thijsv6770]

I don't think I ever ate lobster, but now for sure I never will.

[@Ewi-wf2hf]

I saw molding before with one of my Shrimps. I also did not know that they lay on their side for that and was quite surprised. But shortly After you could see that she Was getting out of her old shell. Due to the smaller size it happend way more quickly than here. Always cool to See!

[@gyroscopicjester5454]

the concept of molting is intriguing to me. The idea of emerging from an old body and being "born anew" is oddly inspiring.

[@djeurosham]

This lobster experiment of yours has turned in to one of the most fascinating things I've seen on KZbin. Seriously good work.

[@falconxvid]

totally agree with you, this is just wonderful to watch

[@SAMnELLA-1]

@djeurosham - just like the good 'ole days of KZbin.

[@pancakecookiecrumbles]

not just the lobster either, but his commentary is so different and isnt sensationalized. its so relaxing watching these videos.

[@kroganlove3640]

Leon: The most loved lobster there ever was in the world. You can really see how soft he is after molting. Look at his large claws bend like they're made of rubber.

[@randquadrozzi5850]

Nature is incredible.

[@Bradybrandwood]

Absolutely! I agree.

[@COOLCRAFTTV101]

His colors look beautiful after he molts !!

[@uncinarynin]

Leon is easily the world's most famous lobster now, thanks to Brady! And hundreds of thousands are getting educated about lobsters.

[@jim-bob87]

Woah woah woah we all love Leon, but surely Sebastian is the most famous lobster!

[@jeannettejensen308]

@@jim-bob87 Who is Sebastian?

[@jim-bob87]

@@jeannettejensen308 I shall answer in Sebastian quotes, as many as required! "The seaweed is always greener in somebody else's lake!"

[@natesmom12192002]

@@jim-bob87 Sébastien is a crab, not a Lobster.

[@harrypotterfan4422]

Pinchy - Homer Simpsons lobster may be more famous.

[@hawkeyetrev5500]

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

[@robinsommer6009]

AMEN THANK GOD FOR LEON HIS OWNER AND THEIR SANCTUARY 🛡️🛡️🛡️

[@apersunthathasaridiculousl1890]

LEON IS THE BEST

[@Matt24_]

Yes, never stop the Leon Show!!!

[@Rekkoff]

For real, these videos are like an island in a stormy sea. I smile so much when I see a new one.

[@Goldswan1]

AGREED !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@mossimopicazo8700]

this is something we'd never see if you never saved him from the store

[@4july99]

Such a privilege to watch Leon moult close up. And what a stunner he is now! Love the videos ❤

[@resetgang6638]

I just looked up the lifespan of a lobster and was amazed to discover they can live over 100 years! Long live Leon 🦞👑

[@markyquindoza1792]

WOWWW

[@renanmarca1]

well if he gets near 100 he wil not fit on that aquarium , they get larger every time they molt

[@ShyBaphomet]

lobsters arent doctumented of dying from natural causes so they could technically live forever!

[@angeltarango3267]

They're basically imortal but they die around that age because they cant get out there molt and die

[@Shakzor1]

Lobsters are technically immortal, even

[@valkayink]

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 : )

[@dougtilaran3496]

Yes, but it's 2022 now. The molt has resulted in additional change. He now identifies as Leona.

[@alixtheprofessionalcatherd6850]

@@dougtilaran3496 yawn

[@someloudthunder3578]

@@dougtilaran3496 literally one joke

[@SpencerfromEarth]

@@someloudthunder3578 hardly even a joke at that.

[@taradickey1]

I have never gave a shit more about a lobster in my life until now. Infact, I never cared at all. I've never ate one. I feel like they are roaches of the sea. Always have been repulsed by them. But I always did feel bad seeing them in the tanks. And knowing how they were killed to be eaten. I have sat here all night and watched every single Leon video. This is so beautiful and fascinating. Thank you for all u do for Leon! He doesn't even know how blessed he is.. I cried when he molted.. that was so beautiful. I wanted to hug him

[@bfielding91]

Incredible video. Thank you son much for this. The molting segment with the music was beautiful

[@Bradybrandwood]

Awesome! Thank you for checking it out. ✌️✌️✌️🦞

[@janiecollins7153]

Thanks for showing us your love and work for Leon. I always wondered about those lobsters in restaurant tanks. I will never eat another lobster

[@steelhealer1]

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

[@afrikaans1-2-3]

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.

[@handbaghound]

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

[@heenanyou]

He may not have the skills any more to survive in the wild.

[@Ty-sm9cv]

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.

[@saikoutheguardian]

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.

[@AdriCr4ft]

Your comment expressed my exact thoughts! He reminded me of a butterfly getting out of its cocoon! Super beautiful transformation

[@saikoutheguardian]

@@AdriCr4ft 😊

[@beeamendola]

That was my exact thought while watching the process! FASCINATING!!!

[@dougtilaran3496]

Brady need to get him a mate now. I bet she'll crawl out of her skin when she see him.

[@GnarlyOatmeal]

Brady would need a second tank to house her in... Keeping two lobsters in the same tank would result in one getting killed.

[@das3373]

Wow! What a beautiful color Leon became! Any female lobster would be impressed 😊😅

[@romystumpy1197]

Just amazing to see him grow and thrive ,you have done a great job Brady,

[@Bradybrandwood]

That was definitely a wild amazing thing to watch Leon go through. ✌️✌️✌️🦞

[@SharpeICE]

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.

[@nicholasgold9021]

This is such a neat thing to learn

[@venymae]

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.

[@tamarrajames3590]

@@venymae Nice to hear they have started doing that. Not so long ago many lobsters from the supermarket were full of roe.🖤🇨🇦

[@JWlittleredd]

@@venymae I assumed most lobsters in stores were bred in captivity

[@kourii]

@@JWlittleredd Not typically, to my knowledge

[@MrLarrybyrne]

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.

[@printingforparties6467]

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.

[@savannawithoutanh5973]

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.

[@vanessatrinh9793]

OMG he looks so sharp and flashy with new shiny black and red colors 😍 Amazing

[@kiraraval]

Leon is so beautiful. Totally different from when you rescued him. He has really come out of his shell lol. 🥰🥰🥰

[@spyburn007]

Very healthy lobster. The colours on him are amazing. What an amazing thing to catch on camera.

[@JoBlo321]

IKR He should get some kind of Award for this mini documentary series...it has kept me very captivated!

[@davidsprague6385]

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.

[@kyoyameganebereznoff]

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.

[@Lucretia916]

Very true! Tired of anthropomorphizing pets. If I see one more “fur-baby” I’m gonna commit a war crime

[@HYPERxSONICxFANx2012]

@@Lucretia916 why are you tired of it?

[@cairrean2412]

@@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.

[@baeahmed3997]

1000th like is mine

[@Lucretia916]

@@baeahmed3997 it’s actually mine lol

[@WhymsicallyMade]

It’s good to know that his antennae kind of grow back. I always feel bad for lobsters that have broken antennae

[@Paravetje]

I once saw a spider in my house molt. It was fascinating, looked like an up side down dance.

[@Lord_Malkior]

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.

[@devenbs1993]

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.

[@ashokjadhav9904]

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?

[@Lord_Malkior]

@@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.

[@devenbs1993]

@@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!

[@kandiceblu1]

He knows!

[@anonymouse8124]

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.

[@ttam1217]

Clean water and good nutrition I imagine

[@usamachinery]

*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.*

[@nuggetoficial]

@@ttam1217 I think it might have something to do with his fragility and avoid enemies that must think it will be poisoning

[@delbomb3131]

Look up immortal lobsters, they're pretty crazy creatures

[@zahidhasan9040]

@@usamachinery best of luck with Tony! keep us updated

[@i_sly_4479]

Absolutely handsome after molting. It's an awesome example of "growing stronger and leaving your past behind you".

[@jgar505]

The golden "S's" down his tail are amazing.. God truly is an Artist.

[@wellhelltherefellwhuman4637]

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 :)

[@thatsme2262]

Me too!!

[@MemoirsofaBasketcase]

@@thatsme2262 it’s gonna be awkward to eat one again after so much emotional investment into Leon.

[@daftwulli6145]

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

[@LightningSword13]

AVICII ♥️ I like your profile pic. Going on 4 years since his death.

[@oceaneo4603]

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.

[@invisibilius1978]

it's kind of insane how vulnerable they are without their shells. so cool how they grow new ones

[@alinalexandru2466]

Right? He looked so soft...

[@chade7669]

Couldn’t agree more

[@tamarrajames3590]

@@alinalexandru2466 it takes about a week for the new shell to harden in the ocean…that must be a very scary time for them.🖤🇨🇦

[@leonardospechtmartins4318]

Crabs ate also cool to look at

[@traviscansler223]

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.

[@hunterpatrick5210]

And i love how every comment I have read, has only been positive and not negative. This is such a good thing you doing. It’s nice to see everyone is seeing the joy and happiness of what your doing.

[@berylman]

I am absolutely entranced by this series of videos. LEON IS REBORN ANEW! World's first celebrity lobster

[@7rippster7]

His new shell is really beautiful. Shows how well you're taking care of him that he molted already.

[@borttorbbq2556]

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

[@iamblackthorne]

Came here to say this. 💗

[@sfuterfas]

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!

[@madmax041]

Thank you for posting this! 😎👍🏽 I am not a Marine Biologist, but through my years, I have become knowledgeable about a variety of animals from around the world! Somehow, I had never known or witnessed a molting lobster! You learn something new every day! 😉👌🏽

[@knuckleburger]

I have watched Leon become the most famous lobster in the world. So proud!

[@photobearcmh]

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!

[@xaratran]

Is it the environment (water chemistry) of because he’s happy and without stress?

[@photobearcmh]

@@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.

[@Not_your_mom1986]

Never thought I would be so invested in a "grocery store" lobster but here I am admiring Leon and his vibrant new look💙

[@KatieJ611]

Same!! I love Leon updates 🦞❤️

[@michaelzajic6231]

I've watched most of the delightful Leon episodes. This is a culmination. Thank you. The down side of becoming a Leon friend is I will never again be able to eat a lobster !

[@EnchantedJewelzEmpire]

👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@scrane5500]

You're not only help lobsters by not eating them, you're helping yourself as lobsters like most sea food contain a lot of toxins (lead, mercury, cadmium, PCBs, formaldehyde etc.) So long live the lobster and you!

[@Ehan57]

The new shell has really vibrant colours

[@yakakiyakaki]

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.

[@reginalewis9680]

Perfectly put!❤️🧡💛💚 Amen

[@zodimusrex8160]

I feel the same way!

[@bennitori4]

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.