Hey, I'm SO glad he made it home for the New Year! Let's hope this year is a far less reckless one for him & that he is now (& remains) healthy!
But please make sure you never allow this to happen again, as snakes remember where to go "hide" & they get better at it with practice. Trust me.
BTW, I'd give him at least a week+ to settle back in with proper warmth so he gets his metabolism functioning up to speed BEFORE you offer him any food, so you don't risk a regurge.
And do tell him he's a "good snakey" for coming "home"... Thank YOU for updating us...we love to share all news, but good news is even better!