Leon Gets New Friends

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  • @Bradybrandwood
    @Bradybrandwood  Рік тому +228

    For 50% off with HelloFresh PLUS free shipping, use code BRADYBRANDWOOD50 at bit.ly/407wF9V!

    • @cusetowm4life
      @cusetowm4life Рік тому +15

      I like getting updates on Leon its the reason I subbed 😊

    • @meinkamph5327
      @meinkamph5327 Рік тому +2

      Every pet loves a good back scratch ! ! ! !

    • @meinkamph5327
      @meinkamph5327 Рік тому +4

      Balance is impossible.
      You should keep a small tank ready too go,
      Incase ur rank gets infected.
      So Leon will always have a safe place too live.....

    • @PsRohrbaugh
      @PsRohrbaugh Рік тому +11

      Hello Fresh doesn't serve lobster, do they?

    • @tommytheshimigami
      @tommytheshimigami Рік тому +5

      ​@@PsRohrbaugh bruhhhh😅

  • @missjulyyy
    @missjulyyy Рік тому +3058

    things I never expected to see in my lifetime: a lobster doing a double-take

  • @Callabris
    @Callabris Рік тому +533

    I think Leon is mimicking the finger tap you do with his claw to try and communicate with you. Your documentation of Leon in my opinion is good proof that Lobsters are a lot more intelligent then people give them credit for.

    • @thegiantenemyspider1
      @thegiantenemyspider1 Рік тому +29

      They are intelligent little goobers aint they

    • @ARockRaider
      @ARockRaider Рік тому +36

      i think many animals are much more intelligent then people give credit for.
      i thought "i guess fish will tap the glass just likenwe do if they are comfortable enough!"

    • @silhouetted_shadow3486
      @silhouetted_shadow3486 Рік тому +41

      My Cichlids all have their own personality. And we like to play hide and seek. I'll put my face to the tank, they'll come say hi. Then I run to another side and they swim over. Then I duck and they look over the edge trying to find me. I love them

    • @neasulavuori4955
      @neasulavuori4955 Рік тому +7

      @@silhouetted_shadow3486 wow, that's so cute!

    • @XstonedmonkeyzX
      @XstonedmonkeyzX Рік тому +1

      Who has not given Lobsters credit? People say that about anything automatically nowadays 🤣 ... I bet you also started knowing all this info with us, so its not that we don't give them credit, its mostly that we actually don't care lol ... Its interesting yes, but its NOT important to our lives knowing that Lobsters are somewhat "smart"... ESPECIALLY when 99% of people see them as profit and/or food lol

  • @Honojane12
    @Honojane12 Рік тому +1186

    I cannot believe the beautiful colors he has become. I remember when he was a scared, depressed, brown fellow. I find Leon just amazing. Thanks for documenting his life. It is a fun journey to go on with him. I have learned that lobsters are not just "sea bugs".

    • @ondyp
      @ondyp Рік тому +66

      The colour change in Leon is great to see. I never believed I'd become so invested in a lobster! He's fascinating to watch.

    • @Blargishtarbin
      @Blargishtarbin Рік тому +55

      @@ondyp the blue in his legs under the right lighting are absolutely astounding

    • @HappyMinds1
      @HappyMinds1 Рік тому +42

      It really is one of the most fascinating journeys i have seen documented on youtube. Leon is a credit to his species,

    • @lorenocamin5267
      @lorenocamin5267 Рік тому

      @@HappyMinds1 SURE GOVEGSTER FOR SAVE LOBSTERS 😊🙏🏻💙🦞🦞🦞🦞🦞🦞🦞🦞🦞🦞🦞🦞🦞🦞🦞🦞🦞🦞🦞🦞🦞🦞🦞🦞🦞🦞🦞🦞🦞🦞🦞🦞🦞🦞🦞🦞🦞🦞🦞🦞🦞🦞🦞🦞🦞🦞🦞🦞🦞🦞🦞🦞🦞🦞🦞💙🙏🏻😊

    • @HeadNtheClouds
      @HeadNtheClouds Рік тому +13

      Lobsters have feelings ❤

  • @mlove9001
    @mlove9001 Рік тому +946

    I love that you've continued to use the same / similar music the whole Leon series. It brings comfort and a sentimentality to your videography. Thank you for all that you do!

    • @fembot521
      @fembot521 Рік тому +25

      YES! I love how calming these videos are!

    • @branevans3705
      @branevans3705 Рік тому +14

      Yes, I agree

    • @Tuck-Shop
      @Tuck-Shop Рік тому +20

      It's the only series that uses that music so I associate it with Leon.

    • @epicfail9693
      @epicfail9693 Рік тому +18

      I’m a fan of the Leon theme music, always look forward to the next video!

    • @thebigloc1
      @thebigloc1 Рік тому +4

      ​@@Tuck-Shop same here 😁

  • @lifeaschronicallyingrid
    @lifeaschronicallyingrid Рік тому +591

    I’ve never been so happy for a lobster before, but I’ve truly enjoyed watching Leon thrive and now seeing his little community come to life is truly incredible.

  • @elliemayormaynot
    @elliemayormaynot Рік тому +599

    I love seeing Leon updates. Looks like he's now the mayor of his little community.

  • @tburda823
    @tburda823 Рік тому +360

    I think the glass tapping is communication. Animals are intelligent in their own way. He knows you provide food, he surely by now doesn't feel like you are a substantial threat, and probably associates you tapping with a simple communication. "Hello, I am here, I see you and I am not afraid, or a threat to you." Very cool. Leon's journey has been so fun to follow.

    • @lorenocamin5267
      @lorenocamin5267 Рік тому +2

      🙏🏻💙🦞

    • @formersamonellaclone
      @formersamonellaclone Рік тому +3

      i was just about to comment that! lol

    • @axjagfilms
      @axjagfilms Рік тому +7

      My pet vampire crabs have developed wooden spears and scary masks. Should I be worried?

    • @stacythomas9916
      @stacythomas9916 Рік тому +6

      @@axjagfilms Only if they figure out how to light the ritual campfires and keep them lit in their aquarium so they can scuttle around them and do the wardance

  • @TrasherBiner
    @TrasherBiner Рік тому +491

    I'd have never thought I would enthusiastically follow the life of something that came out of a supermarket and then stole my heart and sparked my imagination full of hope. Thank you for showing us Leon and tell us his story.

    • @michellemarieperez6574
      @michellemarieperez6574 Рік тому +14

      Me too. I was scrolling and I read,"Leon gets new friends." I was like, aww, Leon is getting new friends and had to come and check him out. 👊

    • @elaineelaine3374
      @elaineelaine3374 Рік тому +3

      Me too 😂❤

    • @elaineelaine3374
      @elaineelaine3374 Рік тому +13

      I was here when Leon came home from the store😂😂😂

    • @TrasherBiner
      @TrasherBiner Рік тому +11

      @@elaineelaine3374 yes me too from the first video. I didn't know this channel before but the algorithm somehow knew that I would like this lobster rescue. Poor guy, with those rubber bands, barely moving and unable to pinch properly, I was so glad when he molted his exoskeleton and those marks went away.

    • @dobsacamano
      @dobsacamano Рік тому +2

      Agreed!

  • @Deb101
    @Deb101 Рік тому +624

    This is the best update, I'm not surprised that Leon is so intelligent, he is evidently a sentient being, and his shock at seeing you when he was in his own world says it all! It brought tears to my eyes when Leon was knocking the glass, he is evidently copying you and letting you know he is your friend and that he appreciates all you do for him. What a beautiful life you have given him.
    Thank you for sharing Leon, I hope you both have many happy years ahead! ❤️

    • @bu4459
      @bu4459 Рік тому +19

      And he looks great, too!

    • @WobblesandBean
      @WobblesandBean Рік тому +81

      Hi! I'm a zoologist. It truly is astounding how intelligent most animals are. Most people are too arrogant to accept that fish and even invertebrates can feel emotion, and have problem solving skills.

    • @RottenPopReviews
      @RottenPopReviews Рік тому +7

      Same here. So touching.

    • @carlsaganlives6086
      @carlsaganlives6086 Рік тому +3

      @@bu4459 "Leon Sauve-ay" 🎩

    • @maryellengodfrey
      @maryellengodfrey Рік тому +4

      Agree!

  • @laurah1444
    @laurah1444 Рік тому +230

    It makes me so happy to see a lobster who was just supposed to be destined for some smelly old human to eat, alive and so well. Seeing his claws free and his little eyes looking about is so sweet. Hope he's happy in there and I hope he lives a long long life

    • @Bradybrandwood
      @Bradybrandwood  Рік тому +44

      Laura that’s a beautiful way to describe Leon’s situation. Yes!!! ✌️✌️✌️🦞

    • @THandP_org
      @THandP_org Рік тому +4

      @@Bradybrandwood I second what Laura said, and I wonder if you are in the Aquarium Co-op C.A.R.E Forum? There's a gal who lives on Puget Sound, and has also created a fairly hands off aquarium that features crabs, anemones, and other Puget Sound creatures who come in with water changes.
      You have quite the ACO following, with one of the members posting a link to the newest video every time you post.
      Thank you again, for giving me a taste of home.🦞

    • @MeadowDay
      @MeadowDay Рік тому +6

      I want to rescue every lobster I see in stores and give them a Leon life 😰. I would need a houseful of huge tanks!

    • @enderplay7200
      @enderplay7200 11 місяців тому

      Human life is more precious than animal life. Not to say we shouldn’t take care of our environment and the animals that live within it, but this notion that humans are garbage and should always take the back seat to animal life is simply wrong.

    • @MoonOverYou
      @MoonOverYou 4 місяці тому

      @@enderplay7200 Wrong. Humans are self-sufficient. Animals have no choice in what happens to them. There are too many humans and fewer and fewer animals, many of the most beautiful, fragile ones going extinct. Humans who don't care about animals ARE garbage.

  • @mikehawk4388
    @mikehawk4388 Рік тому +333

    The more videos you release, the more I realize you are just as interesting & cool as Leon! An urban explorer with a legion of cats, a koi pond, so many thought provoking points of view, & care for beautifully documenting even the tiniest forms of life. Every minute of these videos is a treat to watch.

    • @lorenocamin5267
      @lorenocamin5267 Рік тому +4

      Save Lobsters is here, and Agree😊🙏🏻💙🦞

    • @allisons1245
      @allisons1245 Рік тому +6

      Yes!

    • @summertime35
      @summertime35 Рік тому +4

      Absolutely!

    • @lorenocamin5267
      @lorenocamin5267 Рік тому +1

      Happy Easter guys save lobsters 🙏🏻💙🦞

    • @Elliecham
      @Elliecham Рік тому +3

      Absolutely. I love how he kind of derailed a few times but still kept us intrigued. Nature & animals ❤

  • @RevMikeBlack
    @RevMikeBlack Рік тому +253

    I'm pleasantly surprised how colorful Leon has become. He looked dark and gloomy when he came from the seafood department. Now he looks bright and cheerful.

    • @carlsaganlives6086
      @carlsaganlives6086 Рік тому +9

      Yes, the death row pardon has worked wonders. Great story!

  • @aguythatworkstoomuch4624
    @aguythatworkstoomuch4624 Рік тому +226

    From the beginning, when you first got Leon and he just looked horrible to now, he has vibrant colors on his shell exoskeleton, and he looks healthy and happy! You have done great work, sir, for this creature!

    • @quinntastrophy4189
      @quinntastrophy4189 Рік тому +8

      I agree! That blue is absolutely stunning and I adore it. It’s lovely.

    • @jeremyevans9521
      @jeremyevans9521 Рік тому +3

      I didn't realize lobsters could have so many different colors on them, Leon is beautiful!

    • @aguythatworkstoomuch4624
      @aguythatworkstoomuch4624 Рік тому +1

      @@jeremyevans9521 he is!!!

    • @FoxxyFire-HellFrost
      @FoxxyFire-HellFrost Рік тому +1

      His beautiful blue legs are so vibrant, I didn't even realize his legs were so blue!

  • @grafikpapst
    @grafikpapst Рік тому +16

    There are some studies that suggests that Lobsters are of similar intellegence as Octopus. If this is indeed correct, then its very possible that Leon does infact regonize you and that him tapping the glass is a way of communicating.

  • @veronicaaw
    @veronicaaw Рік тому +167

    Came cause I randomly thought of Leon and had to see how he was doing!!! So so so beyond happy he is alive and thriving thank you for saving him😭😭❤️

    • @Bradybrandwood
      @Bradybrandwood  Рік тому +31

      Awesome Veronica! Thank you for checking in on Leon.

    • @joybowling51178
      @joybowling51178 Рік тому +13

      Litteraly Same! lol
      I took a lil break from the internet and the first notification I saw when I opend youtube was this video!
      I am kinda bummed that I was 2 weeks behind, but now I'm all caught up😁
      I also wanna point out All the spots Leon has now! He Is 1 Handsome Lobster 😍🥰😘

    • @Jimothy-723
      @Jimothy-723 Рік тому +1

      @@Bradybrandwoodi remember seeing Leon for the first time about a month after the first video.

  • @graphite2786
    @graphite2786 Рік тому +165

    I used to have a freshwater crayfish ( Euastacus armatus) that would tap on the glass to get my attention. Then he'd stretch up to the water surface. It was totally food motivated! He associated me with food and realised that by making a ruckus I'd come over and possibly feed him. It got so bad - all he'd do is bash the aquarium glass whenever we'd walk past.

    • @texasgoddess323
      @texasgoddess323 Рік тому +10

      Maybe Brady could train Leon. Every time he hears a tap, he feeds Leon. Now that might be creating a monster.😆

    • @_BangDroid_
      @_BangDroid_ Рік тому +10

      @@texasgoddess323 Pavlov's Lobster

    • @biggusdickus2166
      @biggusdickus2166 Рік тому +1

      I keep some salamanders that peek out at me every time i walk by, luckily they are silent. it makes it easy to make sure they all get food when I feed them all by hand lol

    • @johnmurdoch8534
      @johnmurdoch8534 Рік тому +3

      Same. Crayfish are hilarious pets with good personalities.

  • @RikFTK
    @RikFTK Рік тому +151

    I think with his tapping against the glass, Leon is ringing the dinner bell! 😂

    • @lorenocamin5267
      @lorenocamin5267 Рік тому +7

      Yeah maybe 🙏🏻💙🦞

    • @ashton1952
      @ashton1952 Рік тому +2

      😂🥰

    • @carlsaganlives6086
      @carlsaganlives6086 Рік тому +2

      Depending on the tap sequence he's trying to order - now that he gets variety, he enjoys different snacks depending on what he has a taste for.

  • @pom3222
    @pom3222 Рік тому +123

    Never knew a lobster could be this intelligent. Leon obviously recognises you and saying hi/trying to catch your attention! Remarkable. Also amazing to see all the new life forms! Nature is just wonderful ❤

  • @sandrafarrall9719
    @sandrafarrall9719 10 місяців тому +5

    I think he is reciprocating your kindness
    I wonder how he sees your face
    Gotta love Leon ❤

  • @larisabug6917
    @larisabug6917 Рік тому +77

    Cat montages, exploring ruins, environmental science documentation, and the riveting saga of Leon. This is truly a great channel.

    • @melissak.3578
      @melissak.3578 10 місяців тому +2

      I just randomly discovered this channel, and I 100% agree! Leon is great, and I'm hooked, but the glimpses into other parts of this man's life always keep things really interesting as well.

  • @jn3090
    @jn3090 Рік тому +509

    Honestly, Brady could talk about his breakfast cereal and would find a way to make it soothing and fun somehow. I hope these videos never stop coming. Soul cleansing stuff

    • @elizabethwitt2621
      @elizabethwitt2621 Рік тому +6

      I agree!

    • @kpmathis71
      @kpmathis71 Рік тому +6

      I don't quite understand it, but totally agree.

    • @MG-pj2oo
      @MG-pj2oo Рік тому +16

      ​@kpmathis71 well, some people have genuine compassion for animals. Brady rescued Leon from a grocery store tank, and continues to show us how incredible, intelligent and worthy of life lobsters and other animals are.... To those who are aware of how intricate and special animals are, videos like this, of good people who actually care, are given a whisper of faith that not every human out there is a self serving beast who only cares about themself

    • @keeper6458
      @keeper6458 Рік тому +4

      ​@MG-pj2oo Beautifully said my friend. Agreed

    • @dylanlitchfield4878
      @dylanlitchfield4878 Рік тому +2

      I know

  • @greenwarrior8971
    @greenwarrior8971 Рік тому +403

    Leon is learning to communicate with you obviously. Go Leon ❤

    • @j.h.3777
      @j.h.3777 Рік тому +4

      Maybe he's trying to say "Let me outta' here!"

    • @raydaug
      @raydaug Рік тому +15

      Count the pattern of the taps and then have a lobster translator tell you what Leon is saying. You can communicate with Leon by learning to speak (tap) his language. Let us know how it goes.😄

    • @tommytheshimigami
      @tommytheshimigami Рік тому +5

      Celebrity Lobster

    • @tommytheshimigami
      @tommytheshimigami Рік тому +3

      ​@@raydaug tapping is already a language.

    • @lorenocamin5267
      @lorenocamin5267 Рік тому

      😊 Save Lobsters 😊🙏🏻💙🦞🦞🦞🦞🦞🦞💙🙏🏻😊

  • @sherishaffertheartistandmy7948
    @sherishaffertheartistandmy7948 Рік тому +271

    Yep, Leon has certainly learned that tapping on the glass means friends communicating, "Hello! I'm here!"

  • @madisona3907
    @madisona3907 Місяць тому +2

    I can’t believe how entertaining it is watching a show staring a … lobster and friends! 🥰

    • @Bradybrandwood
      @Bradybrandwood  Місяць тому

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

  • @cristyb.7755
    @cristyb.7755 Рік тому +10

    Italy has ENTIRE TOWNS abandoned and old left just like that old house. I used to go explore them as a kid.

  • @Goober_____
    @Goober_____ Рік тому +408

    The amount of intelligence is mind blowing for a crustacean! Leon has been very interesting to watch I used to think lobsters were pretty dumb but now I realize that they are smarter than we think.

    • @xydya
      @xydya Рік тому +30

      Even more remarkably, they have fewer neurons than most insects. We tend to assume arthropods are mindless robots, but that's clearly not the case.

    • @Goober_____
      @Goober_____ Рік тому +5

      @@xydya wow that’s amazing!

    • @rng8899
      @rng8899 Рік тому +17

      @@xydya Worth noting that cleverer insects have considerable capabilities, e.g. some wasps can differentiate between faces. Wasp- as well as human faces.

    • @neva.2764
      @neva.2764 Рік тому +27

      ​​@@rng8899 We underestimate ALL animals. Even our own pets. People think they know their pet because they can read it's body language but they have no clue about their true intelligence and thoughts.
      They're waaay smarter than we give them credit for.
      ua-cam.com/video/HTdlMC6NZU4/v-deo.html

    • @Goober_____
      @Goober_____ Рік тому +7

      @@neva.2764 true 100%

  • @Flojoe6274
    @Flojoe6274 Рік тому +251

    When he taps the glass, I think Leon is saying, "Hello!" Leon is accepting and acknowledging you -- it's like knocking on the door between your two realms. I think Leon is very smart and grateful.
    I don't think it's just food. Not at all. He's tapping back to you like you tap at the glass at him

    • @lorenocamin5267
      @lorenocamin5267 Рік тому +8

      Yeah, maybe he wanna say HI at Brady and his UA-cam Community 😊🙏🏻💙🦞

    • @deseremims518
      @deseremims518 Рік тому +4

      Yes, exactly I believe that too !

    • @lobster8072
      @lobster8072 Рік тому +1

      I couldn’t have said it better. 🦞

    • @H_A_L_7
      @H_A_L_7 Рік тому +7

      Leon is tapping 🆘
      Let me out, send me back to the oceans

    • @joebell3220
      @joebell3220 Рік тому

      @@H_A_L_7 LoL..

  • @YasmineGalenornOfficial
    @YasmineGalenornOfficial Рік тому +289

    Leon looks SO healthy and comfortable. His life has really changed thanks to you (and he has a life thanks to you). I wonder...if he could think like we do, what he would think about how many tens of thousands of people watch his adventures.

    • @lorenocamin5267
      @lorenocamin5267 Рік тому +3

      🙏🏻💙🦞

    • @wejsmith5446
      @wejsmith5446 Рік тому +1

      I wonder…if he could think like we do, what he would think about how tens of millions of his family were/are slaughtered not even out of “necessity” for survival

    • @desratlinda8639
      @desratlinda8639 Рік тому

      @jonathanbirch2022 😥

    • @desratlinda8639
      @desratlinda8639 Рік тому +1

      ( He might get a little snobby about it), better not tell him, Lol

    • @davidkelly4210
      @davidkelly4210 Рік тому

      @@wejsmith5446 He'd be asking where his dinner is. Lobsters are cannibals.

  • @hrdman2luv
    @hrdman2luv 9 місяців тому +3

    Some folks are pet owners. Some of us are pet lovers. You're definitely a pet lover. Glad to see someone who appreciates the joys pets brings.

  • @victoriawilliams6156
    @victoriawilliams6156 10 місяців тому +4

    Now that I am following Leon‘s growth and progress, I realize how grateful I am that the narrator is well-versed in caring for him. I apparently am bonding with the lobster. Whoever would’ve thought that I would be intrigued to follow the adventures of a lobster and an aquarium. Great job!

  • @wouterhoogers2615
    @wouterhoogers2615 Рік тому +208

    your editing and commenting are up there and the biggest reason why Leon is such a legend

  • @arubaariba8833
    @arubaariba8833 Рік тому +72

    I always wonder if my cat remembers the time when she was in the shelter or with her mommy and siblings. Watching Leon standing in the middle of his aquarium doing lobster things, I wonder if he remembers his time in the ocean or the grocery store tank. An what he thinks of his new life. Well, it’s definitely better than the grocery store. Thank you for keeping us updated with Leons progress. And thank you for saving his life. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

  • @debrasullenberger1917
    @debrasullenberger1917 Рік тому +3

    He's saying "hi!". He knows you do that when you see him. ❤❤

  • @davidsimpson9771
    @davidsimpson9771 Рік тому +5

    Leons colours have really gotten amazing. So much blue its so cool

  • @Dani68ABminus
    @Dani68ABminus Рік тому +100

    First thing I thought when Leon tapped on the glass was that he is trying to communicate with you. As always, thank you for taking such good care of him!

  • @hanplant
    @hanplant Рік тому +58

    In rural Japan, it’s startling how many gorgeous abandoned homes there are. In a way it really breaks your heart seeing homes vacant and being reclaimed by nature.
    I recently got to explore an abandoned hotel/theme park in Japan. It’s haunting, beautiful and heartbreaking. Everything was left behind. Furniture, televisions, fine china, decorations. Lots has fallen to the elements, but some areas seem so pristine despite being left to the elements.

  • @Jaysun9338
    @Jaysun9338 Рік тому +71

    Leon's story makes me realise the beauty of life, it doesn't matter if you failed in life, are poor, single etc, living is beautiful in itself

  • @cachelnewbauer
    @cachelnewbauer Рік тому +6

    I love the perpetual sand patch on his back. I'm sure it's hard to reach it, but I like to think it's his superhero cape or security blanket

  • @viktorkostikov7037
    @viktorkostikov7037 Рік тому +4

    oh sheesh... I didn't expect to burst in tears when I saw him mimic your tapping on the glass. That is definitely a "hi, friend"

  • @slhtmb
    @slhtmb Рік тому +66

    Brady, you really hit a home run with this lobster series! Excellent photography, excellent narration, and off course lets not forget the star of show, Leon the lobster! 🙏😇👍

  • @suecondon1685
    @suecondon1685 Рік тому +51

    Gosh, I remember when his claws were taped up and he was so half frozen he could barely move. Bless you for saving him, it's lovely to see. Hugs from the UK ❤

  • @roxazaloah
    @roxazaloah Рік тому +90

    I can't get over how good Leon looks. The home he has is so pretty too. Thank you again for sharing Leon's life with us. I appreciate it!

  • @mattforbes5808
    @mattforbes5808 Рік тому +3

    Def showing his friendship towards you

  • @stacey62293
    @stacey62293 Рік тому +56

    He is definitely saying hi! He loves you it shows in how beautiful he has become. Animals are really looked over by us humans they deeply communicate with each other and us. We rescued over 30 cats now and have taught us a lot. Thank you for bringing us yourself and Leon and having such a great lesson for us all!

  • @michelleagnew2864
    @michelleagnew2864 Рік тому +100

    Thank you for the window into Leon’s life. Thank you for being so patient. This is a lesson for us all. There’s an amazing world around us and we rarely take the time to pause and breathed for a moment and enjoy it.

  • @hollisblinn7910
    @hollisblinn7910 Рік тому +49

    Aren't you glad you rescued Leon? He turned out to be an amazing pet and now you've got a whole ecosystem growing in your home!

  • @thewitchbasket
    @thewitchbasket Рік тому +72

    It's rare that a lobster gets to be an apex predator in its environment. I hope Leon lives a long time :)

  • @licksnkicks1166
    @licksnkicks1166 Рік тому +22

    What a beautiful boy he has become. This is one of the best journeys ever.

  • @Soofi1906
    @Soofi1906 Рік тому +99

    I’m from Uruguay, South America and we don’t have abandoned houses like that one. They would usually get occupied by people who remodel them to their best possible, depending on the money they can invest and live there for as long as they can as long as they pay rent and other taxes.
    I love your videos, lost of love from the southern hemisphere!

    • @chronicfatiguehermithiker3022
      @chronicfatiguehermithiker3022 Рік тому +13

      Thanks for sharing that.

    • @donnaj9964
      @donnaj9964 Рік тому +8

      When I was a kid (decades ago) there were abandoned "haunted" houses in our city in Utah, USA, but no more! If you own a broom-closet or a shoe-box here you will now get calls from people wanting to rent it. Maybe that craziness is part of why I enjoy watching Leon so much. It's so peaceful (mostly) and I love the way the whole ecosystem is developing. Kudos to you for being willing to let it do that instead of "managing" it. Another great one--thanks and keep us posted! 🌹

    • @Lonesome__Dove
      @Lonesome__Dove Рік тому +2

      Wish we could do that here but the government won't allow it.

    • @McKeelix
      @McKeelix Рік тому

      Here in the USA a lot of our houses (especially the cheaper ones) aren’t built to last.

    • @donnaj9964
      @donnaj9964 Рік тому

      @@McKeelix Ah, but I'm older than that, and our abandoned houses dted back to the beginning of the 20th century or before. They just got left unused for some reason--but no longer! The ones in my former neighborhood are still standing, though.

  • @az_street_walker4181
    @az_street_walker4181 Рік тому +105

    Leon is seriously my favorite series to come and watch on UA-cam glad to see he’s doing good still insane how long I been around

  • @1minigrem
    @1minigrem Рік тому +60

    What a joy to have Leon back, I swear he is communicating with you when he taps the glass.
    It’s lovely to see the little ecosystem develop, I can’t wait for the next film to see if he moults too. I am so invested in this Lobster and his Friends it’s unreal, your music choice and narration make this a magical place to visit Brady.

  • @MrIAgreeToDisagree
    @MrIAgreeToDisagree Рік тому +6

    Didn't know what I expected when I clicked the first video, but man I did not expect to get this involved in a lobsters life

  • @luxx2682
    @luxx2682 Рік тому +9

    Leon tapping the glass is simply him saying hi to you. He has bonded to you. He is yours, and You are His!
    He has some personality haha ! Crazy to think his situation before. Look at his colors coming through ! You're bringing life back into something resigned to death. Love the Leon updates !

  • @mahna_mahna
    @mahna_mahna Рік тому +96

    Abandoned houses like that always make me feel introspective and a bit melancholy. I think of all the lives lived, all the memories, and how the abandonment speaks to the ephemeral nature of our whole existence.

  • @tenmiltenmil1770
    @tenmiltenmil1770 Рік тому +25

    Awww 🥰 Leon was saying hello to you by tapping the tanks glass ! Lobsters are smart ! He knows who you are ! How sweet ! I want to say thank you for saving Leon and for all the vital and valuable information you give your viewers ! My granddaughter and I have learned much by watching Leon ! ❤️❤️❤️🥰🥰🥰👍👍👍⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️😊😊😊

  • @stevesmith7839
    @stevesmith7839 Рік тому +55

    I love watching videos of Leon especially knowing that 30 or even 50 years from now, I might still watch new videos of Leon.

    • @lorenocamin5267
      @lorenocamin5267 Рік тому +1

      Tbh Hope there are too much People who Want Save Lobsters, this is because Lobsters are like humans 😊🙏🏻💙🦞

  • @KingTerance
    @KingTerance Рік тому +5

    Damn I missed out on so many Leon videos. I was so concerned that they weren’t showing up on my feed so I had to look for your channel. Glad to see he’s doing well.

  • @ritawarde5518
    @ritawarde5518 Рік тому +2

    Leon is so colorful and beautiful.

  • @shulamitebeautifulbride
    @shulamitebeautifulbride Рік тому +80

    I love how well you care for him. The water is crystal clear and the tank is so beautiful. Thank you Brady

  • @dt79
    @dt79 Рік тому +24

    I live in Norway out by the west coast, and the only real abandoned ,run down building you see are either old farm buildings or old boathouses. Very interesting to see how you live there , and your adventures with Leon and your other animals.

    • @lorenocamin5267
      @lorenocamin5267 Рік тому

      I hate norway sorry, this is because they eat some lobsters and have some lobster restaurants, very badly, and mad for a country. 🙏🏻💙🦞

  • @Spudscave
    @Spudscave Рік тому +63

    Wish we could see Leon twice a month he is so incredibly interesting to study also very calming his aquarium is now full of new and exciting creatures nature surely is wonderful and isn’t Leon in great shape he’s absolutely glowing with good health what a transformation since he was saved from the grocery store he sure is one lucky Lobster 🦞 thanks for saving this beautiful creature. Love from Glasgow Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @JerseyShoreCollector
    @JerseyShoreCollector Рік тому +196

    He’s tapping and saying hi! It’s comforting for him

  • @chronicfatiguehermithiker3022
    @chronicfatiguehermithiker3022 Рік тому +38

    I’m so glad you’re not the kind of person who needs to make everything just right, but prefers to watch to see how things develop before deciding what’s best. I love all the bonus creatures🎉.

  • @catdoganddramaqueen8487
    @catdoganddramaqueen8487 Рік тому +73

    In Sydney Australia even a derelict house burnt out with no roof and no floors would be sold as a “renovators delight” for 1 million or more! I love watching Leon enjoy his new life. Who would have thought that watching a store bought lobster would be so interesting and entertaining. Thank you Brady for sharing your interests with us.

    • @MoonOverYou
      @MoonOverYou Рік тому

      I love it~a "renovator's delight." 🤣In the US the ads read, "Bring your toolbox!" next to a photo of a hopeless wreck and the legend, "This could be your DREAM HOUSE!"

  • @great-grandmakirk8828
    @great-grandmakirk8828 Рік тому +6

    I can’t tell u how much I enjoy ur wonderful videos, I wish that you would post more about life with Leon. I’m 79 yrs old and coming to the end of my life cycle and love seeing life in Leon’s home. I feel like Leon is my pet too. What happens when all the Glass shrimp have all the babies, will they ruin the balance in the aquarium? I hope that you keep exploring the old falling apart houses it’s really interesting I just hope that you are careful. Thank you so much for sharing this part of ur life with me.🥰 I think ur goldfish tank is very pretty,I used to have aquariums in my younger days just with beautiful goldfish and used to get information from the San Francisco Aquarium when I had a problem with my goldfish especially if one got sick. The people there were always ready to help me with telling my what to do. Thank you again for sharing with this old girl.😍I’m waiting for ur next video. Keep safe and we’ll friend👍🏻👵🏻🇺🇸

  • @C.Hawkshaw
    @C.Hawkshaw Рік тому +4

    OMG totally that is him saying hi to you!

  • @auroravioletlight
    @auroravioletlight Рік тому +10

    He is saying Hello when he taps👍... also doesn't it just go to show how sensitive they are... that he could feel the tickle of a worm.. that these creatures feel pain.. I'm so grateful that you saved him🌹🙏🏻 One small step of a man.. one giant leap to safety for a lobster❤🙏🏻😊

  • @MJ-kc8iz
    @MJ-kc8iz Рік тому +5

    “It's a dangerous business, Glass Shrimplings, going out your door. You step onto the road, and if you don't keep your feet, there's no knowing where you might be swept off to.”

  • @marymiller7399
    @marymiller7399 Рік тому +20

    Okay first of all, I love your music! I love how it transitions. I believe that since you say you tap the glass of the aquarium quite often when you see Leon, possibly Leon has decided that he's going to acknowledge you when he sees you. Is he's in the mood! Leon is absolutely gorgeous in his coloring. So, anything in the works on a broader scale for Leon to be displayed in? Documentary, movie, a book perhaps? When I watch your vids, with the exception of your stolen motorcycles, I believe my heart rate decreases my blood pressure stabilizes and I do feel so much calmer in this world. Thank you so much!❤😂

    • @johanneabelsen1644
      @johanneabelsen1644 Рік тому +1

      Stolen motorcycles?!
      What's THAT about??

    • @marymiller7399
      @marymiller7399 Рік тому +1

      @@johanneabelsen1644 Brady had some vintage motorcycles that he was fixing up and they were stolen from his property. Boy was he upset! And did he use some salty language. Hit the subscriber button and look for old vids that Brady has done on Leon, and it will describe what he went through when you find video!

  • @globalfamiliesfirst
    @globalfamiliesfirst Рік тому +22

    Hi Brady, hi Leon 🦞! As so many others have said, Leon’s tapping the glass is the beginning of inter-species communication! Mimicking your actions and waiting for a response! Fascinating 🧐! Brady, I don’t know if it’s the camera or lighting , or timing or a hundred other variables but you’re a fantastic filmmaker! I seriously would pay money to see Leon’s journey on the “big “ screen! Also, I was wondering if it was nearing the time to molt. Do you know if it is a seasonal thing or a growth thing? Loving all the animals and exploration! 😊 Can’t wait for the next chapter! Ta-ya for now. Frances

  • @kimberlyannekeegan2707
    @kimberlyannekeegan2707 Рік тому +34

    It’s so cool seeing this little ecosystem evolving and thriving. Leon looks better than ever!

  • @Joblerone
    @Joblerone Рік тому +53

    Leon's got such beautiful blue legs nowadays - it's absolutely incredible looking at him after all this time, especially compared to how he looked when fresh caught out of the ocean.

  • @Sopherian
    @Sopherian Рік тому +49

    Leon!!! ♥️ So good to see him again. Awww this makes me so happy. I was in a dark place again and seeing Leon brightens up everything again. Thank you for that! I think he's slamming the glass just to say Hi cuz you are his best friend. That's what I like to believe haha.

    • @avelsgard78
      @avelsgard78 Рік тому +5

      I'm so sorry that you've been feeling down. Watching Leon is very uplifting and I'm glad you really like it .... Maybe you should get a Leon of your own? God bless you Sopherian.

    • @Silkytoaster
      @Silkytoaster Рік тому

      Hey Sophie , you are right - all of us come here bec Leon and the life Brady has shown us is like a ray of sunshine . So sorry you were feeling in a dark place - if you would like to see someone who is also trying to battle a dark place - search you tube for Hi Ren . If you have not already heard of him - young British musician - a genius really . Blowing up on the internet and a champion for mental health . wishing you well .

  • @JimmieHammel
    @JimmieHammel Рік тому +33

    I choose to believe that Leon is tapping to say hello. And I can't believe he hasn't managed to snack on any of those glass shrimp yet. :)
    I'm glad he's getting along better with them than the killifish.

  • @gailrivas762
    @gailrivas762 Рік тому +3

    I agree that he is acknowledging you.

  • @lauramarjoram2692
    @lauramarjoram2692 Рік тому +2

    I think him tapping is a greeting, especially if you do it when you say hi. Maybe he wants to play/ vanquish the evil claw, the one that sometimes brings food 😅

  • @anthonyle9788
    @anthonyle9788 Рік тому +59

    It's always such a pleasure to get an update on Leon's life.

  • @truthseekin
    @truthseekin Рік тому +15

    Leon is saying, “thank you.” I want to say thanks as well. Always love a Leon update!

  • @lynnsavron7949
    @lynnsavron7949 Рік тому +32

    Leon is so fascinating, and the fact that he reacts to you shows awareness of a species outside his watery world, just amazing!

  • @kris9259
    @kris9259 Рік тому +11

    I think he has learned that behavior and is trying to communicate. I love Leon and your cats!

  • @BikeNewLondon
    @BikeNewLondon Рік тому +38

    Brady, thank you for another fantastic, relaxing episode in Leon's life. He really is the master of his domain. It's just fascinating seeing his little friends flourish too. Each of them seems to occupy a niche in the tank life which doesn't place them at odds with each other for survival. That's really a special way to observe these creatures. It's startling to think of the contrast- the shrimp reproduce quickly and are "old" at a year, but Leon might live another 100. You show your passion for all living things in these videos and watching them is a treat. Beautiful shots, some relaxing music, and no split-second cuts- I can watch for hours. Best to you and Leon.

  • @rosebudadkins6803
    @rosebudadkins6803 Рік тому +60

    Leon has made it impossible for me to eat lobster. It was a favorite food. I can’t do it anymore. ❤️

    • @umbrasyl
      @umbrasyl Рік тому +7

      Bless you for being such a considerate human.
      Lobsters are much more intelligent than they are given credit for, and in fact, new research shows that their intelligence rivals that of the Octopus. Lobsters, if left alone can live as long as 100 years. They can recognize other lobsters and remember past acquaintances, as well as have elaborate mating rituals.

    • @TheKrensada
      @TheKrensada Рік тому +3

      I eat it the way Homer ate Pinchy.

    • @lorenocamin5267
      @lorenocamin5267 Рік тому

      @@TheKrensada you have eat your brain man

    • @Lawnmower737
      @Lawnmower737 Рік тому +1

      I can’t help myself though, shellfish is just too good to pass up…

  • @TheDoomSheep
    @TheDoomSheep Рік тому +46

    I've been following Leon's journey since the start but I also really enjoy the little abandoned house bits you've started to add. If you explore any more overgrown abandoned houses please don't hesitate to share them with us because they're super interesting too!

  • @carguy4658
    @carguy4658 Рік тому +71

    Thanks for the update on Leon. I assumed he was due to molt again soon.

    • @lynnmartz8739
      @lynnmartz8739 Рік тому +8

      Uh-oh. How big and how fast will he get now?

  • @kymdamazyn-johnson7660
    @kymdamazyn-johnson7660 Рік тому +2

    I just learned about Leon & ur UA-cam videos today mother's day 23
    My sister told me today. 😊😊😊 I absolutely love the videos ty for them Leon is super cool
    I love the red coffee mug 💝💝💝

  • @teacupsandtealeave
    @teacupsandtealeave Рік тому +28

    i adore these videos. best anti-anxiety treatment on the internet. it absolutely warms my heart to see Leon thrive

  • @smakermanster
    @smakermanster Рік тому +33

    I bet Leon is tapping to say hi! He probably recognizes you as a companion in some sense now

  • @usa5439
    @usa5439 Рік тому +47

    He looked so happy when he's tapping the glass

  • @bleearg13
    @bleearg13 Рік тому +6

    This new update really put a smile on my face. In particular, the crab waiting to slow-skate with a partner at the roller rink.

  • @greatbriton8425
    @greatbriton8425 Рік тому +2

    LOL great Leon voice there!!! Awesome artistry!

  • @TheTelblackwell
    @TheTelblackwell Рік тому +9

    Tapping on the glass..... feed me!

  • @aq5426
    @aq5426 Рік тому +8

    I think that the knocking on the glass definitely is Leon saying hello, since you do it when you come say hello to him. Like "I see you, human."

  • @starry.weather
    @starry.weather Рік тому +10

    I think Leon's tapping is his way of saying hello to you! He's a very smart little guy.. Love seeing Leon and love seeing Leon with all his friends!! Thanks for the video!

  • @gatr2897
    @gatr2897 Рік тому +26

    I found your first video about Leon around the same time im writing this, only yesterday. Then I went and watched all of the videos you've made about him. I feel like everyone has thought about the idea of saving one of those poor lobsters at the grocery store, so seeing someone actually go through with it with the knowledge it takes to do so is fascinating. I'm so happy for Leon! His transformation from the defeated lobster in the supermarket to the intelligent fierce king he's meant to be was very heartwarming and I'll definently be keeping up with you guys.

    • @carlsaganlives6086
      @carlsaganlives6086 Рік тому +2

      His transformation after the death-row pardon has been breathtaking, epic. Don't think anyone would wanna casually toss him into a pot of

    • @branevans3705
      @branevans3705 Рік тому

      Awwww

  • @Jennsgr8t
    @Jennsgr8t Рік тому +1

    I’m still following Leon never something I thought I’d be so involved in but I love him

  • @unravel523
    @unravel523 Рік тому

    You know Brady that things take time, as a breeder, filmmaker ect. Leon was scared, scarred and violently taken from the ocean (like if we were beamed up). He was unsure of Everything, there was moving tanks, moving house, your big family(with furbabies ;) Now there is Peace. He greets you now, and he now know you are his friend. Tapping the glass like you always did for him, showing he is happy to see you! When you are jousting, he seams more playfull, like he is There- enjoying the moments, his food and his new protected life together with natural marinelife growing happily around him🐟🐙🐌🦐🦞🦀❤Great job, and we Love it, thank you Brady. Sorry about my English, not first language.

  • @cheesesaurus
    @cheesesaurus Рік тому +11

    oooh leon's color is so vibrant! so good to see him live well. your goldfish are also stunning! i want to live with lots of fish like this when I'm older.

  • @meg2831
    @meg2831 Рік тому +15

    That chipmunk was so cute stuffing his face so full 😂

  • @Aqua_Metztli_Janus
    @Aqua_Metztli_Janus Рік тому +23

    He is looking amazing! ❤ Love how colorful he is.