Nairobi, May 3 -- The National Museums of Kenya has denied reports that highly poisonous snakes were swept away by raging floodwaters following heavy rains in the country.

In a statement, the National Museums of Kenya insisted that all snakes and other exhibits were well preserved.

It reassured the public that all the reptiles have been accounted for, allaying fears that they could be roaming around Nairobi and posing a risk to residents.

"This is to inform the public that at the National Museums of Kenya, the safety and security of all our live exhibits is paramount," read part of the public notice.

The statement by the agency comes amidst claims that snakes and crocodiles had been displaced from their cages by the heavy rains curren...