You have said she has a gravid spot (not gravel). That indicates that she is gravid (pregnant). She would not have that spot is she was not gravid. Be patient. Provided she is in suitable conditions she will have her youngsters eventually.

she will become egg bound until she finds a suitable spot to lay her eggs and her behavior will change dramatically

The end of the paper nearest the spot is allowed to be in contact with a suitable solvent, WITHOUT immersing the spot itself. If the spots were immersed they would dissolve in the solvent and be pulled down into the solvent itself.

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