The pet alligator taken from a house in Hamburg last year likely will not be returned to his owner any time soon, even after a recent judge’s ruling opened the possibility of the animal coming home.

Weighing 2,000 pounds and with characteristic mustache-shaped horns forming what's known as a "boss," this is one tough animal you wouldn't want to mess with.

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