If it is a live hairy crab, it is recommended to tie its hands and feet, and then store it in the cold room of the refrigerator. When storing, cover the surface of the hairy crab with a towel, so that the hairy crab can be stored for a long time and will be more delicious to eat.

However, if the hairy crabs can't be eaten for a while and need to be preserved for a long time, then it is recommended to store them in the freezer of the refrigerator, which will last longer.

How long can hairy crabs be kept in the refrigerator, about 3-5 days?

The low temperature in the refrigerator can inhibit the breathing of hairy crabs, thus prolonging the storage time of hairy crabs. If hairy crabs are still active before storage, they can be stored in the refrigerator for about 3-5 days.

However, with the extension of storage time, hairy crabs may be starved and thin, and the meat quality and taste are not very good at this time. It is recommended to eat them as soon as possible.

Can the hairy crabs refrigerated in the refrigerator still be eaten after death? It depends.

Hairy crabs grow up in water, and their watchcases contain many bacteria, and so do protein. If hairy crabs die, it is easy to breed bacteria and deteriorate.

If the hairy crabs are stored in the refrigerator, they can inhibit the growth and reproduction of bacteria at low temperature, so if the dead hairy crabs do not deteriorate at this time, they can continue to eat.

Whether hairy crabs are frozen or cooked depends on the situation.

If it is a professional freezing company, it can be quickly frozen after the hairy crabs are salvaged, which can better preserve the nutrition and taste of hairy crabs, so it can be frozen raw.

However, if it is a hairy crab bought home, the nutrition and taste of hairy crabs will easily decline due to insufficient freezing temperature and long freezing time in the refrigerator. Therefore, it is suggested that hairy crabs should be cooked before freezing.