Sanguinarian VampiresSanguinarian vampires do literally drink blood, but Hollywood's image of vampires, Dracula for example is a bit extreme. They do not hunt for humans and take blood from them. Instead, they seek donors that are open to vampirism and actually have them tested to make sure they're free of blood-borne diseases (9). Sanguinarian vampires will normally take very small amounts on a regular basis such as 10 milliliters per week, rather than completely draining their bodies of blood. They also typically use sterile instruments in the process of taking blood (6).
But their reasoning behind drinking blood is not because of true physical need. Often it is a personal lifestyle choice or even a sexual fetish (8). Sanguinarian vampires will sometimes feel an urge to feed because they don't feel completely themselves. They don't feel like themselves because they'll be lethargic or simply crave the taste of blood (13). However, why they crave blood is a mystery. Check OUt Amc's interview with sanguinarian vampires |
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