Q: Is the crocodile's mouth really open — with visible teeth?
Yes — it is precisely the most characteristic and striking element of this sculpture. The mouth is wide open in the characteristic stalking posture of the crocodile, revealing rows of precisely sculpted teeth. It is this posture of imminent attack that gives the sculpture all its dramatic intensity and systematic surprise effect.
Q: Can this sculpture stay in an outdoor garden all year round?
Yes without restriction — balcony & terrace and outdoor garden. The polyresin is tested down to -20 °C and treated with anti-UV for the green-brown-gray tones of the skin. Its exceptional weight (23kg) and very wide footprint (123x91cm) ensure absolute stability outdoors all year round. No anchoring necessary.
Q: Is this sculpture suitable to be placed at the edge of a real pond or pool?
Perfectly — it is even its strongest natural placement. The polyresin is waterproof and moisture-resistant — no risk of degradation from water splashes or condensation. Its stability (23kg, wide footprint) ensures it stays perfectly even on slightly damp surfaces at the edge of a pond or pool.
Q: What species is represented?
The sculpture represents a Nile crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus) or a saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) — the two largest and most well-known species, whose morphology (osteoderms, snout shape, proportions) is faithfully reproduced. The Nile crocodile is the most universally recognizable and the most documented in the media and popular culture.
Q: Is this a suitable piece for a professional space?
Particularly well-suited — zoo, water park, tropical hotel, safari restaurant, event space. Its life-size, dramatic open mouth, total resistance to weather and humidity, and immediate visual impact make it a major decorative attraction for any professional space with a tropical or wilderness theme. It is the sculpture that generates the most spontaneous reactions and photos in the entire Garden Nice catalog.