gravid does mean pregnant and it is very possible for bearded dragon females to produce a clutch of unfertilized eggs. Though 8 months is young for a dragon to produce a clutch, it isn't unheard of. As BDLvr suggests, creating a lay box of slightly moistened sand or untreated soil or a mix of the two, won't hurt. At worse you may waste a couple bucks for the sand, but it is a much better expenditure than having to take your dragon to a vet to surgically remove eggs that have become stuck inside.

If she is close to laying you should be able to feel oval objects in her stomach if you gently feel around. Don't squeeze them as you don't want to rupture the eggs inside her, just gently feel around for lumps. If you can feel various lumpy objects inside, then she's definitely gravid.

After providing a lay box and she doesn't make any effort to dig or lay eggs, it may be best to take her to a vet. There could be something else wrong that isn't readily apparent without a vet examination and tests. The fact she is still active and alert is a good sign, but sometimes it is best to get things professional checked before she becomes obviously distressed (ie lethargic, sudden loss of weight, etc).
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