Hey there! I'm glad to hear Norma seems to be doing a bit better. RIs are probably one of the scariest things that can happen to a snake. I read your first post about it too. If you are concerned that the other kids might be exhibiting any signs of an RI, go ahead and preemptively up their heat just like you did Norma's. It won't hurt them, and if they are coming down with anything, it could change the outcome. I have never dealt with an RI in multiple animals before, only one but it was horrible. A good vet is key, and it stinks that you have to drive all the way to PA to see one. :/ The only thing I have to say about Baytril injections is that you will definitely want someone holding your baby down when you give them to her so she doesn't twitch and end up with the needle going somewhere you don't want it to.
I'm no expert, but I hope this helps a little. Someone more experienced may have some helpful info to add and I hope they get back to you soon. Again, keep a close eye on them all. RIs don't present the same way in every snake. Mine never had bubbles in her nose or anything, just started "coughing" one day. If you wanna see something that looks like a strike, you should see that! Lol. (I hope you never have to though).
Best of luck and I hope Norma gets to feeling better soon.
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