The video documents the process of a lobster named Leon undergoing a molt, a process in which he sheds his old shell to grow a new one. The narrator observes and comments on Leon's behavior and physical changes throughout the process, noting his reduced appetite, poor eyesight, and sensitivity before the molt. As Leon molts, the narrator captures the process on camera, showing Leon's struggles to free himself from his old shell. After successfully molting, Leon is shown to be vulnerable and weak, but eventually regains his strength and becomes more active. The narrator also notes the growth of Leon's new claws and compares them to his old ones. The video ends with Leon being offered food and interacting with other animals in the aquarium, showcasing his dominance and growth.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The length of time from when Leon was expected to molt to when he actually did was about 30 days.
2. Before molting, Leon's appetite decreased, and he only wanted to eat earthworms.
3. Leon's vision was impaired before molting due to his new eye covers separating from his old ones.
4. The sensitivity in Leon's legs was also reduced before molting.
5. Leon's old shell started to lift and separate from his body about 30 days after the expected molting time.
6. Leon's movements slowed down considerably before molting.
7. Leon's antennae were still moving, and he was trying to keep everything away from him during this time.
8. Leon's old shell was completely separated from his body by 11 pm.
9. After molting, Leon's new shell was soft and vulnerable.
10. Leon's new claws were not fully formed and were not functional immediately after molting.
11. Leon was unable to walk properly after molting and rested for some time.
12. Leon's new shell started to harden, and his claws began to take shape a few minutes after molting.
13. Leon's old shell was removed from the aquarium to prevent it from decomposing and causing water quality issues.
14. Leon's new claws were larger and more powerful than his old ones.
15. The old eye covers were cloudy and had fluid in between them, causing Leon's impaired vision before molting.
16. Leon was offered a whole shrimp with a head on its shell after molting, but he rejected it.
17. The glass shrimp and little crabs in the aquarium were competing for food and were wary of Leon's presence.
18. Leon was still the dominant creature in the aquarium, even after molting.
19. Leon's second molt was successful, and he was thriving in his new shell.