Live Action film requiring a realistic crocodile VFX artist

Seeking a VFX artist - experienced in film and TV VFX work, to create 90 seconds of a CGI realistic, small crocodile (It MUST look like a REAL crocodile. A $200 2D rigged and animated model already bought) for a low-budget, independent British short film.

Another artists made the crocodile but it doesn’t look realistic enough so the new VFX artist can either start from the beginning or improve the animation of the existing crocodile so it looks real.

The film is a comedic, moving drama, combining comedy, drama, pathos and special effects that will be entered for several major International Film Festivals and is aimed at cinema and TV release. Duration 22 minutes, using a 6K Sony FX6 digital cinema camera with cinematic lenses.
The story features a crocodile laying in a suitcase and then climbing out of the suitcase and walking along the beach for 10 secs before swimming in the sea for 10 secs.

I now have a rough cut with Final Cut almost ready apart from the 90 seconds or so of Crocodile action.

Can you provide examples of your preferred style?
this is the crocodile I bought and I want the finished film crocodile to look AT LEAST as realistic as this does, maybe even more realistic ; https://www.turbosquid.com/3d-models/crocodile-1408184

Who are you, and what do you do
British Independent Filmmaker

In what capacity are you hiring?
For a personal project

Where are you in the hiring process?
I’m ready to make a paid hire

What type of work is this?
Single job with potential follow up work

What experience level is needed?
Mid-level (Industry Average): $35-75,Senior: $75-100,Expert: $100+