Help?! Young Garter, Will NOT Eat Anything!

[HT317]

Hello,

I am new to the forum so please excuse me if I am in the wrong thread or have missed a rule, I am in need of advice for someone with some experience.

I am a registered pet care tech with tons of experience with turtles, however about three weeks ago I aquired my first snake. He (?) is a garter, approx 8 inches long. I have done TONS of research feeding but have had NO luck. I have the little guy in a 10 gal aquarium with a water dish, humid area ( damp hiding spot), plenty of dry area, hiding box, and climbing material. He seems to be happy in there hanging from his sticks during the day and not afraid to lay in the open but he just shows no interest in eating. I have tried frozen pinkies warmed in their bag in a cup of warm water and diced, whiting fish, tilapia, worms, pin crickets, all with no luck. I waited three days before trying to feed and since then I have tried every 2-3 days. I have introduced the food with tweezers, left him alone with it, he just isnt showing any interest. He did strike the pinkie while i had it with tweezers about four days ago but did not hold on and never showed anymore interest. I am pulling my hair out trying to figure out if he is simply not ready to eat or if I am doing something wrong.

Can someone please offer some advice??

Thanks a ton!!

Holly