If you're worried about poo then try a warm (not hot) soak in a clean tub. It worked wonders when my bp seemed backed up. As far as sheds my bp just went about 5 months before she shed. I don't think they shed as much as they grow older, but if you feel you need to take her to the vet (better safe than sorry I always say) only you are around him enough to make that call. Other than no shed or poo how is he? What are the temps, what kind of substrate do you use, what kind and how many hides do you use?