I would say yes, and I would also like to add it's what my husband and I started with. We also have a Kingsnake (I personally would not recommend this as a beginner snake. Ours is very, very, nippy and has drawn blood on my husband several times).

Pros for BP: They have an amazing temperment and are easy to hold. They're also great because they're one of the smaller snakes to start out with. They only get to be about three to four feet on average (depends on if it's male or female) They also have a great life expectantcy if cared for correctly.

Cons for BP: Their husbandry is very critical and must be very percise. It's not something a small child could take care of on their own. They also tend to be picky, fenicky eaters and will often fast for months once they reach adulthood. I also personally feel like BP's are more prone to Respitory Infections, simply because their humidity must be constantly monitored and kept at the correct levels at all times. However if you can do this than your BP should live a happy healthy life.