Hey Eric, welcome. My name is Josh. I too have owned reptiles for most of my life. Last year my 14 year old Iguana, who I'd had since she was a hatchling, passed from throat cancer. She was awesome. Totally friendly. She'd come trotting across the floor and climb my leg if I was eating -especially pasta- go figure.
At any rate, you are doing the right thing by joining this forum BEFORE purchasing a Cane Corso.