Convenient teeth for a bloodsucking vampire

So I got this species of vampire-creatures (no conversion of other species, just mating and reproducing in typical mammalian fashion) that subsist entirely on blood. I'm using a bit of magic to imply they subsist on both the nutritional aspects of the blood and magical energy in the sanguine itself. Technically speaking, it is a supernaturally efficient digestive system that would give them a huge advantage over humans if the species weren't kept in check by burning sunlight.

Anyhow, I had planned it so they are capable tool users, so draining blood could be done with a knife and some patience, but now I feel as though I'm being lazy about their design. After all, the species would probably be drinking blood long before they learned how to make a cutting tool. So, What teeth/mouthparts would be best for a humanoid blood-drinker?

Normally I'd just look at the animal kingdom for inspiration, but all the other bloodsuckers are either smaller than a thumbnail or just scratch and lick. Feel free to get creative, as long as the result seems plausible biologically. Blending in with humans isn't a priority in this setting.

posted over 6 years ago

Pinion Minion‭

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