Once the rib cage is folded back or removed the internal organs are exposed. After necropsying many chameleons, useful information may be gleened by the keeper. In this case, the intestines and colon are enlarged due to blockage. This bit of information is apparent to those who are familiar enough with the internal organs of a chameleon to realize that the sizes of the intestine and colon shown here are not normal. This condition was expected as it was known before necropsy that this female died of complications related to prolapse.