Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your little one. It sounds as if he was not socialized properly from the breeder. How old was he when you got him? At least 12 weeks? A few breeders will house the mom and babies away separately from the home and humans. Others will integrate the kittens in with the family. It makes a huge difference. Every single kitten is different, but it can be traumatic and stressful for the new kitten who has been taken away from mom and siblings and placed in a totally different environment with different smells, different humans. The best thing you can do is to give this little one time and lots of patience. A month may be eternity to you, but the kitten doesn't have a sense of time. When he is eating, sit nearby and talk softly to him. Never approach him or grab to pick him up. He isn't ready for that yet. He needs to gain confidence and it will come at his pace. Keep calling him by his name. See if you an entice him to come closer with treats. Try to engage in play and see if that helps. Know that bengals are highly social and once he comes out of his shell, he will not leave you alone. So, the best thing you can do is make your presence known to him. Some owners have been known to read a book to a cat. A soft voice can do a lot and he will be more curious about who you are as well. Hang in there. This is not a quick fix, but over time, you will see much improvement, so keep us posted.
On a side note -- it's great that your breeder offered another kitten, but that is not always the solution and can make things worse. You could end up with two traumatized cats.
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