Irian Jaya Carpet Python HELP

[GarterPython]

As a lot of you know I have been thinking of what snake / lizard to get. I think for now I have decided on a Irian Jaya Carpet Python. This is were you come in. If anyone has any good care sheets can you please post them because I hate looking for care sheets when you don't know what is wrong and what is right. My other question is this. My friend used to have a Crested Gecko and it died because it broke its back in a fall. He is willing to give it to me if I give him a game called Skyrim in return. The question is... could an Irian Jaya Carpet Python as a baby live in a 12x12x16 tank for a little bit while it is a baby. If so how long would it be able to stay in there. Another question I have is... what is the minimum size for a adult male Irian Jaya Carpet Python.

P.S. Sorry to mods. You can move to python section. I just wrote all this out then realized that I put it is the wrong section and I really don't want to wright it out again.