Okay...well, first of all...if he was 6 inches when you found him...then I am guessing...just guessing, mind you...that he was less than 4 mos old. I'm basing that on my albino checkered who was four mos when I got him and probably 8 inches. But again, I'm guessing. So, let's assume he is now about 10 mos old...less than a year...and how big is he now? Babies need to eat more than adults..and I feed my adults more than you are feeding this little guy. Babies need to eat every 2-3 days. I feed my adults every 4-5 days...although they could survive up to a month without food...and many people feed once every 7-10 days. But babies need to be fed a lot because they are growing. If he is only eating worms, I would be giving him half a worm every 2 days. But I also always recommend feeding a varied diet of pinkies and fish fillet in addition to worms if you can. He cannot eat wax worms or grubs...I don't know what a spike is but I know that nightcrawlers are the only safe worms I am aware of. It is not physically necessary for him to go through brumation (hibernation). Some wild caught snakes do not adjust to captivity well. If he hasn't adjusted to you in 6 mos, I don't know if he will. He could still warm up to you. Instead of trying to pick him up, take it slower with him. Try putting your hand in his enclosure and letting him get used to the idea of you, of your scent. Let him come to you. Little steps. With skiddish snakes it sometimes takes a while and you have to let them get used to you in very small steps. I have two wild caught easterns who still do not like to be held...I have had one for over a year and one for 10 mos...and they are just now to the point in which they do not flee when I put my hand in the enclosure. But they do trust me a bit more each day...as long as I take things at their pace.