I apologize if this would be better fit in another section, however, I couldn't see one.

Today I decided to hit up a local pet store, which please keep in mind is in no way a small shop as it specializes in exotic pets, to pick up some stuff for my two tanks. I brought my brother in law to check things out as he shows interest in my two BP's and I knew this shop had some in stock and they are pretty good with letting potential customers hold their snakes to get a feel for them. We go down to the reptile section and they did have some Normal's in stock, a Dwarf python and a red tail boa. Playing to her position perfectly, as soon as we went in there she was all over us asking what we have at home and why we were down looking. The red tail was $450 but she said she needed the space and would give it to me for $200, which I wasn't interested in as I have my hands full with what I already have, we weren't there for me. She asked if she could put the Boa around my neck which I said no to but she did it anyways which I thought was weird. He was a good boy and obviously liked interaction so I didn't mind it for too long. But this is where things went bad. My bro in law mentioned I had BP's at home and I was shocked at her response. She says, and I quote, "Ball Pythons are cheap. Everyone has one. They are like the gold fish of the snake world. This red tail is what rich people buy." ARE YOU KIDDING ME? GOLD FISH? I looked at my bro in law and he was laughing because he knew I was pissed. Normally, this is where my anger would've got the best of me and I would tear into her but I have a good relationship with the owners of the store so I figured it would be better for me to talk to them next time I saw them. What about this Rich people comment too. What the hell was that all about?

Was I wrong to get angry at that comment and her ignorance? To call BP's cheap and to put them on the same level to the snake world as Gold Fish are to fish world just to try to make a sale? Would you guys have handled it different?