I'm sure that wasn't what he was hoping for! Glad you managed to get it away from him! I hand feed a lot of my guys, so I'm always seeing what I'm in for next.
I don't even keep a thermometer in my tank anymore after someone posted their TSN taking off with it, and how aggressive my kids can be about food. Make sure you post when he gets big, misses and grabs you! 
funny story m8 and great vid too