If she’s been like this for an extended period of time, I’d say she’s passed. Can you post photos of the enclosure? Based on the photo you provided the substrate isn’t adequate either, so in case you wanted to get another one, we could help you out.
Hiding away for extended periods of time is normal, I wouldn’t worry. If you want to, you can place a prekilled feeder outside of its burrow, but it’ll come out when it’s hungry.
I find them fascinating and the way they subdue their prey is more interesting to me compared to Theraphosidae. Most of my arid species have remodeled their enclosure quite well.
Your setup looks/sounds good. The species of Leiurus I keep are on play sand and a bit of peat moss mixed together. Tityus are on straight moist peat moss. I mist the side of the enclosure once every few days for early instars. I created a little hot box for all of them, used foam boards with...
I keep them dry on plain play sand when they’re under 4i. Mist one side of the enclosure twice a week and ensure that it dries out after an hour. 4i+ I add in a bottle cap for water and fill it once every two weeks.
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