Will a garter snake eat unusual prey if made to smell like something normal?
Yes, changing the scent has been accepted by most snake breeders as a method to feed stubborn snakes (reference). For example, if your snake prefers chicken, and wont accept mice, rub a chick on a pre-killed mouse and this may trick it into eating the mouse (reference).  With regard to garter snakes, the diet may change based on its habitat, its age and even being kept in captivity can change its diet. This article should provide you information with feeding your garter snake if it is stubborn (reference).