Han didn’t see, he’s Force-sensitive, as are many who don’t realize it.
As for Lando vs. the ship, not all canon is good canon. A saarlac that has that much awareness and strength for what it is doesn’t make any sense. And yes, I realize that’s bringing Star Trek rationality to a Star Wars conversation… but still, there has to be a bit of realism kept.
A blind man saw to free him. Nothing stops Lando.
Han didn’t see, he’s Force-sensitive, as are many who don’t realize it.
As for Lando vs. the ship, not all canon is good canon. A saarlac that has that much awareness and strength for what it is doesn’t make any sense. And yes, I realize that’s bringing Star Trek rationality to a Star Wars conversation… but still, there has to be a bit of realism kept.