Memory:Ancient red dragon

The oldest and largest of the legged red dragons, frequently with orange tinted spots amongst the dark red scales. Age has not dulled the claws and fangs, nor cooled the fiery breath, rather, it has sharpened and intensified them. How can any living thing house such heat without burning to ashes instantly? This huge dragon emits a heat hotter than everything you've ever experienced, the scales glow such a brilliant red that you have to avert your eyes. Massive feet leave smouldering footprints burned into the stone floor. Burning eyes seem to singe you and as the heavy jaws open revealing scimitar teeth you know that someone nearby considers you to be naught but a small snack.