For a 3 year old BP that you've had only 2 weeks & that was in shed when you got him, his dis-interest in feeding for you sounds perfectly normal.
His entire world was just up-ended...he's in a new home, & even though he cannot show it, this is pretty scary & unsettling for him. For a mature snake not to
eat for the first 2-3 weeks means very little...these are also snakes that are known for periods of fasting even when nothing has changed for them, so not to
worry....BUT, when you say "he hasn't fed since" it makes me wonder how often you've tried to feed him? FYI, when a snake refuses, you should not offer food
again for at least another week or two (offering too often only adds to their stress). As an adult snake (of what I assume is normal weight?) he's in no danger
of "starving" anyway.
You might try adding privacy to his new home by covering some sides. He may feel far more "exposed" in this type enclosure compared to being in a rack before.
Does he have hides? One cool side & one warm side...and does he use them? If not, they may be unsuitable for some reason (like too big or too "open") & with
some modifications will help him feel secure & settle in faster.
Even though he seems docile & "fine" with handling, it's best to NOT handle a new snake until AFTER it is feeding for you, at least 3 times and at normal intervals.
Stress can make a snake refuse food, & if they refuse for too long, it can affect their immune system & then you have a sick snake...ok?
You didn't mention info about his new home either: temperatures (warm & cool side)? kind of heat? how it's regulated? how you're taking the temperatures? etc.
It's hard to see much redness in your photos, but redness can be caused by several things:
it's normal (esp. on belly) pre-shed, it can be from pushing on cage furnishings (essentially they can get bruises), or it can be a "burn" from temperatures over 90*
that they've contacted in their cage...burns are serious, plus they HURT, so it's essential that you double check your cage temps A.S.A.P. and fix them if need be.
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