Luckily sarah, there isn't too much research required for carpet python care I find they're generally even less prone to problems and difficulties than BPs (with the exception of Diamonds).

Irian Jaya carpet pythons are a small subspecies that will stay smaller in weight than big female BPs in general as well, so you don't even HAVE to deal with the (wonderful) big carpet pythons you see pictures of. I personally love the biggest ones the most