Zig,,,,,,,,, where we at?
If no feed, wait it out 2 weeks minimum and try a live item.
It's going to happen bud, just be patient. One great thing about having a royal python as your first animal is that it prepares you to set up for feeding issues.
I have no doubt that your snake will eat.
Last resort, get yourself a boa constrictor and you'll never have a feeding issue LOL!