My ball python Allah has not eaten in about a month because of this. Whenever he strikes at the mouse he just pulls back. One time he did get his coils around him but my brother scared him and he let go. He is about 390 grams and about 2 to 2 and a half feet long. He seems hungry but he just can't hold the prey item long enough for him to start constricting it. Any positive advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Chris