A 40-year-old female has died following a suspected snake bite in Katherine this afternoon.

Around 1pm, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received reports that a female had collapsed at a business on Pearce Street.

Police and St John Ambulance attended and immediately commended CPR on the female; however, she was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Investigations indicate she suffered a snake bite to her ankle.

The death is not believed to be suspicious.

A report will be prepared for the coroner.