Vampire physiology question

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We all know the whole 'unneeded breath' thing is silly, right? We do, right?
Vampires may not need oxygen to live, but they do need to breathe in order to speak. Fine.

But does it make sense to anyone else (as it does to me) that their breath would feel rather on the cool side? They have no body heat of their own. They derive it from drinking blood. But does that warm them up so much their breath would be as warm as a human's?

Opinions, anyone?

Comments

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Yeah, they should definitely freeze in low temperatures. I guess you have to put them not freezing down to 'convenient magical exemption,' Barb says.

[infinitewhale.livejournal.com]

I guess it would be a fair trade for the bursting into flame in sunlight problem.

I'd think they'd like warmer places because food is more accessible. People tend to stay in their homes where it's warm in colder climates.

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True. You would have to become a lot more cunning about getting people to invite you in.

[ringthebells]

I've always assumed they would freeze if exposed to sub-zero (Celcius) temperatures for long enough.

If they start out room temperature, though, it would take a long time for them to freeze (think about how long it takes to thaw a frozen chicken or whatever).

Plus (I just checked) the freezing temperature of blood is half a degree below the freezing temperature of water, so a light snow right around 0 degrees might still be in safe vampire range. :-)

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:)

Hello, you.

Also, I love that you looked up the freezing temperature of blood. Only a fan would do that.