Hi Chris,
If it's any comfort to know, I only feed my garters at 4-day intervals. Many people feed theirs weekly. Before you put a snake into hibernation (brumation), you're not supposed to feed it for at least three weeks while you keep it at "normal" temperatures.
Sometimes newly acquired snakes eat worms or fish the first time they're offered food in their new enclosure, but just as often, they take a week to 10 days before they'll eat (sometimes more). It's nerve racking for the owner who wants their new pet to be happy and healthy, but the best thing you can do is to review the basics (
http://www.thamnophis.com/caresheets...ake_Care_Sheet) and leave the snake in peace and quiet while it re-adjusts. Pay particular attention to the temperature (mid-70s to mid-80s), and be sure to provide plenty of hiding places. Forget about the crickets. You only get advised to feed crickets to garters by people who sell crickets
. Maybe even put a blanket or something over part of the glass to make the snake feel more secure. Your snake will come around; just make sure not to stress it out in the mean time.
By the way, this is the time of year when many males become finnicky eaters. They're more concerned about mating than eating. I currently have two males that are skipping 1-2 regularly-scheduled meals before eating on the next attempt.
Keep us posted on your progress, okay?
Rick