A 47-year-old man in north Queensland died from multiple bites by an eastern brown snake.

The victim was attempting to remove the snake from a kindergarten in Townsville when bitten.

The eastern brown snake is considered one of the world's deadliest snakes.

Rather than seeking immediate medical attention, the man went home where first aid was administered by his wife.

The man succumbed to the bites after being taken to the hospital in critical condition.

Local authorities have issued warnings to treat all snake encounters as dangerous and to contact emergency services if bitten.

The incident highlights the risk of Australia's native snake population and the importance of prompt medical intervention after snakebites.