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I would say that is a great first snake! First, because they are relatively hardy and calm animals, and second, and most important really, you like him! And not to get overly scientific, but all milk snakes are kingsnakes. A kingsnake is any species in the genus Lampropeltis. Milk snakes are subspecies of Lampropeltis tringulum. Either way, he is beautiful! I'd move him up from pinkies though, they are very low in nutrition. He looks big enough for fuzzies, maybe even hoppers.

If you have any questions feel free to ask, I'd love to help, I've been keeping snakes for over 25 years.