Hello to both respondents, and thank you for your feedback.
Adamanteus, I am totally inclined to agree with you that she feels the entire episode, taken as a whole, was indeed one long unpleasant experience. And yes, I understand the differences in their relative sociability compared to usual pets.
I was impressed at how easily she initially got 'comfortable' with 'tolerating' my handling of her, so am saddened that this experience may have (hopefully only temporarily) taught her to avoid me.
She seems definitely to be physically unharmed. She's just much more shy and tentative in her interactions with me. Her appetite is great, and she's not a really picky eater, thankfully; she's a little piggy
Under normal circumstances, she NEVER gets to roam unsupervised, as our house is rather unsafe for most pets, let alone a snake.
I will give her time, and be patient, and hope for the best. I think she is actually preparing to shed soon. I'll keep you'se posted.
Thanks to you both!