LOL thanks for these replies.

Like I've said before, the pain isn't any issue here, although i'm definately glad it wasn't an adult python.....

After my snake finally let go, do you think he was still in "feed/attack" mode and that is why he kept hanging out by his pot, and alertly following my every single move? He looked as if he was ready to strike again, obviously i've given him some time to cool off, and hopefully a couple of days and it won't matter. He did just eat 2 days prior to this though, which is why it sort of boggles me....